Stephen Florek is a New York and New Jersey licensed attorney with deep expertise in commercial litigation, real estate, corporate law, and intellectual property. With a career spanning private practice, in-house counsel roles, and service with the New Jersey Superior Court, he has built a reputation for delivering high-impact legal solutions that drive business growth, mitigate risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
Stephen works with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses and emerging startups to venture-backed companies and Fortune 500 enterprises. His client base spans industries including technology, finance, e-commerce, real estate, construction, and media. He is known for his data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to align legal strategy with overarching business objectives. His experience advising REITs, hedge funds, real estate investors, lenders, entrepreneurs, and corporate leadership teams underscores his ability to operate at the intersection of law, business, and innovation.
In addition to leading Florek & Counsel LLC, Stephen is an adjunct professor of law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, New York. He teaches an upper-level commercial contract drafting course, empowering the next generation of legal professionals with the technical skills and business acumen needed to excel in today’s competitive global market.
Beyond his legal and academic roles, Stephen is an innovative leader and strategic thinker who values leadership, agility, and continuous improvement. An avid sportsman, Eagle Scout, and active volunteer firefighter, he is deeply committed to community engagement, corporate social responsibility, and fostering a culture of trust and excellence.
Stephen and his team are dedicated to delivering scalable legal frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape.
- NJ Bar Association
- NY Bar Association
- Westchester County Bar Association
- Business & Commercial Law Committee
- Intellectual Property Committee
- Sussex County Bar Association
- Licensed NJ Bar
- Licensed NY Bar
- United States Southern District of New York
- United States Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court
- United States District of New Jersey
- Hampton Township Fire & Rescue – Volunteer Firefighter
- Member of Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce
- Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America
- Member – S. B. O. R. E. (Small Business Owners’ Roundtable Exchange)