Atty. Stephen D. "Steve" Busey
Steve is chairman of the firm and head of its Litigation Department. Steve is a trial lawyer, with his practice centered on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters.
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About Stephen D. "Steve" Busey at a glance
Stephen D. "Steve" Busey is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Smith Hulsey & Busey. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve is chairman of the firm and head of its Litigation Department
- Steve is a trial lawyer, with his practice centered on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters
- Steve has a successful record in extended jury trials in major business disputes
- Steve represents plaintiffs and defendants in contract, business torts and corporate governance disputes
- His insolvency experience includes lead representation of debtors and creditors in chapter 11 reorganizations of publicly held companies
- He is experienced in bankruptcy litigation throughout Florida
- He is also experienced in sports litigation and league governance disputes
- Steve was instrumental in drafting uniform anti-corruption rules, procedures, penalties and investigative process for each of the governing bodies of professional tennis
- Steve is a former chair of the Special Study Commission of The Florida Bar which proposed to the Florida Supreme Court the Rules of Professional Conduct that govern all members of The Florida Bar
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen D. "Steve" Busey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Stephen D. "Steve" Busey is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen D. "Steve" Busey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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