Atty. Mark C. Stephenson
Mark Stephenson is an accomplished and tough trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience as a litigator in state and federal courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has represented his clients in many forms of complex litigation, some with exposures in excess of $74 million dollars.
Employment Practices & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 52+ Years Experience
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About Mark C. Stephenson at a Glance
Mark C. Stephenson is an Of Counsel based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ward Law LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974) and New Jersey United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, (1996). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and St. Joseph's University (B.A. International, 1971). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark C. Stephenson
- Mark Stephenson is an accomplished and tough trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience as a litigator in state and federal courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- He has represented his clients in many forms of complex litigation, some with exposures in excess of $74 million dollars
- He has tried many cases to verdict and appeared before various courts of appeal, including the Third Circuit U.S
- Court of Appeals
- Mr. Stephenson devotes much of his practice to the representation of professionals, including lawyers, accountants, bankers, design professionals, insurance agents/brokers, directors and officers and fiduciaries
- In addition, he also routinely litigates labor and employment matters as well as provides counseling to employers of all sizes on employment best practices, implementing employee handbooks, policies and procedures that are tailored to maximize managerial flexibility and control
- The remaining portion of his practice is dedicated to counseling and defending non-profit entities such as homeowners’ associations and faith-based organizations
- Mr. Stephenson is also an expert in employment law
- He routinely counsels employers of all sizes on employment best practices, implementing employee handbooks, policies and procedures that are tailored to maximize managerial flexibility and control
- He also works with companies to protect proprietary and confidential information as well as valuable relationships with customers and employees by developing effective restrictive covenants, works for hire, non-disclosure and non-competition agreements
- Representative Cases • Esposito v
- Peoples Bank, No. 3:2015cv06183 (D.N.J. 2015)
- Lead counsel to defend mortgage lender and resolve regarding whistleblower claims asserting $8 million in liability. • First Baptist Church of Woodbine v
- Knowles, No. 1:10cv2896 (U.S.D.C. –D.N.J. 2010); First Baptist Church of Texas City at MLK, No. 3:10cv00112 (U.S.D.C. – S.D.Tex. 2010)
- Lead counsel to defend mortgage broker/contractor and resolve claims regarding allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and fraud arising from “build to own” financing and construction of churches in New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas and North Carolina. • Roarty v
- Tyco Intern
- Ltd. Business Travel Acc
- Ins
- Plan, 386 Fed.Appx. 329 (3d Cir. 2010)
- Successful appeal, reversal and remand of ERISA fiduciary benefit litigation, and subsequent summary judgment, in employee benefit claim presenting first impression issues. • In Re U.S
- Truck, No. 99¬59972 (Bankr
- E.D
- Mich. 1999)
- Lead ERISA counsel in successfully defending major trucking company in chapter 11 reorganization to reduce multimillion-dollar pension liability by 85 percent. • Road Carriers L.707 Pension Trust Fund v
- McCready, No. 9:93cv02255 (E.D.N.Y. 1993)
- Successfully defended lead defendant in complex breach of fiduciary duty, prohibited transactions and fraud litigation involving organized crime activity in pension plan
- Past Employment Positions • Of Counsel, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, Philadelphia, PA • Partner, Nelson, Levine, DeLuca & Horst, LLC, Blue Bell, PA • Partner, Margolis Edelstein, Philadelphia, PA • Of Counsel, Cozen O’Connor, PC, Philadelphia, PA • Corporate Counsel, Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, PA • Senior Counsel, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Harrisburg, PA • Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Philadelphia, PA Professional Associations and Memberships • Stephenson is a member, and frequently invited speaker, of the Eastern Claim Conference
Practice Areas Explained
Mark C. Stephenson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. Stephenson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Personal Injury in Philadelphia
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Mark C. Stephenson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment Law in Philadelphia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark C. Stephenson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real Estate Law in Philadelphia
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Mark C. Stephenson is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Construction Law in Philadelphia
Mark C. Stephenson is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Philadelphia
Mark C. Stephenson is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Mark C. Stephenson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark C. Stephenson's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, real estate, construction, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark C. Stephenson brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth,, Mark C. Stephenson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and real estate, Mark C. Stephenson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Mark C. Stephenson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark C. Stephenson Handles in Philadelphia
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