Atty. Stephen R. Leslie
Stephen R. Leslie is a bankruptcy and litigation attorney with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida.
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Stephen R. Leslie is a bankruptcy attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association and Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1993) and University of South Florida (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen R. Leslie is a bankruptcy and litigation attorney with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida
- His practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as well as Litigation – Bankruptcy, with an emphasis on complex Chapter 11 matters and related commercial disputes
- Mr. Leslie has served as lead Chapter 11 or lead workout counsel in matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in assets across a wide range of industries
- These matters have included marinas
- condominium and mixed-use developments
- hotels
- self-storage facilities
- general contractors and construction companies
- motorcycle and trucking businesses
- block, concrete, furniture, window, and construction component manufacturers
- agricultural operations, including citrus
- real estate developers and apartment complexes
- aerospace and defense-related businesses
- design firms
- medical and dental practices and manufacturing concerns
- national carnival operators
- diamond, clothing, and home accessory retailers
- auto repair and car rental companies
- retail strip centers
- open-cast mining operations
- firearms accessory manufacturers
- small private colleges
- railroad right-of-way maintenance companies
- and regional and national restaurant chains
- In addition to debtor representations, Mr. Leslie has represented lenders, including DIP lenders, asset purchasers, creditors’ committees, and fiduciaries in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases
- He has also been retained to provide testimony on bankruptcy-related issues and has handled a wide range of commercial litigation matters arising in the bankruptcy context, including avoidance actions and contested proceedings
- Mr. Leslie’s experience further includes bankruptcy appellate matters and litigation strategy involving insolvency and reorganization issues
- He works with businesses, fiduciaries, and stakeholders seeking practical solutions to complex financial and legal challenges under the Bankruptcy Code
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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 Tampa 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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