Atty. Steven M. "Steve" Frederick
Steve's diverse practice includes employment and labor law and a wide variety of commercial, civil, construction, and business litigation. Steve practices in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and has participated in domestic and international arbitrations and mediations conducted by the American Arbitration Association, JAMS, FINRA, and the International Chamber of Commerce.
Profile Summary
About Steven M. "Steve" Frederick at a glance
Steven M. "Steve" Frederick is a employment attorney based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989) and New York (1990). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Steve's diverse practice includes employment and labor law and a wide variety of commercial, civil, construction, and business litigation
- Steve practices in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and has participated in domestic and international arbitrations and mediations conducted by the American Arbitration Association, JAMS, FINRA, and the International Chamber of Commerce
- Steve also assists individuals and business entities resolve complex disputes without the need for formal litigation
- Outside the litigation context, Steve serves as outside general counsel to privately held businesses and families, and in that role, helps clients achieve their business goals in a cost-effective and risk-appropriate manner
- Steve also regularly advises and represents companies, key employees, and owners in connection with corporate, business, and transactional matters
- Steve graduated from Tufts University (B.S., magna cum laude, 1986), where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi National Honor Society, and New York University School of Law (J.D. 1989), where he was a Moot Court Advocacy Award recipient
- He has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Ferguson Library, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Senior Employment Service, Inc., and Chairman of the Education Committee of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce
- Steve has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of The Stamford Public Education Foundation, and as a Trustee of The Ferguson Library Foundation
- Steve has also acted as an arbitrator in the Connecticut Bar Association’s Resolution of Legal Fee Disputes Program
- In addition, Steve was formerly Program Chair of the Raymond E. Baldwin chapter of the American Inns of Court, an organization dedicated to the education and training of trial attorneys
- He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York
Practice Areas Explained
Steven M. "Steve" Frederick's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven M. "Steve" Frederick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Steven M. "Steve" Frederick is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Connecticut attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Stamford or all attorneys in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Steven M. "Steve" Frederick
Where is Steven M. "Steve" Frederick's law office located?
What practice areas does Steven M. "Steve" Frederick handle?
How long has Steven M. "Steve" Frederick practiced law?
Where did Steven M. "Steve" Frederick go to law school?
How can I contact Steven M. "Steve" Frederick for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Steven M. "Steve" Frederick received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.