Education
- University of Florida, Levin College of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2004, Top 10% of Class)
- University of Idaho, College of Law (J.D., 2003, Law Review)
- University of Idaho, College of Business and Economics (B.S., Accounting, 2000)
Professional Memberships
- Washington State Bar Association
- Idaho State Bar Association
- Spokane County Bar Association
- United States Tax Court
- Spokane Estate Planning Council
Areas of Emphasis
Entity formation, business and corporate planning and counseling, business sales and acquisitions, probates, estate planning and trusts, general taxation, administrative law, and real estate.
Background
Steve began his law practice in 2004, joining Stamper Rubens in 2006. His practice focuses on all aspects of business, corporate and commercial law, taxation, probate, estate planning, and real estate transactions.
Steve is an active member of the Spokane community. He is a director and officer of Spokane Valley Sunrise Rotary, serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Inland Northwest Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and is a member of the Spokane Estate Planning Council. He is also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Publications
"Idaho v. US: Taking a Wrong Turn in the Jurisprudence of the Equal Footing Doctrine," 38 Idaho Law Rev. 667 (2002).
“The Washington Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, a Very Practical Tool for All Washington Attorneys,” REAL PROPERTY PROBATE & TRUST SECTION NEWSLETTER, Co-Author, Spring 2008