Atty. Stephen Gerard Foresta

Atty. Stephen Gerard Foresta

Stephen Gerard Foresta is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, patent infringement, insurance and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (332) 529-7946 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen Gerard Foresta at a glance

Stephen Gerard Foresta is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, employment, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1988). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1984). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Council on Judicial Administration) New York State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute, Drug and Medical Device Section. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Gerard Foresta is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, patent infringement, insurance and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Stephen practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Gerard Foresta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Gerard Foresta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Stephen Gerard Foresta is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in New York →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen Gerard Foresta is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Stephen Gerard Foresta is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen Gerard Foresta is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Stephen Gerard Foresta is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Gerard Foresta

Where is Stephen Gerard Foresta's law office located?
Stephen Gerard Foresta's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Gerard Foresta handle?
Stephen Gerard Foresta focuses on patent, employment, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen Gerard Foresta practiced law?
Stephen Gerard Foresta has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Stephen Gerard Foresta go to law school?
Stephen Gerard Foresta earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Stephen Gerard Foresta for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Gerard Foresta directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1988

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.