Stephen Fox is a first chair trial lawyer and strategic advisor who has spent more than 25 years in boardrooms and courtrooms representing Fortune 500 companies, private equity principals and entrepreneurs in high-stakes disputes.
Leading trial teams in complex business cases involving trade secret theft, non-compete enforcement and breaches of fiduciary duty as well as complex labor and employment litigation, Steve advises on cases that threaten enterprise value, leadership stability or a company’s ability to compete.
Highly regarded for his skill in securing temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions that prevent misuse of confidential information, Steve has extensive experience addressing executive departure disputes and corporate espionage claims. In high-exposure employment litigation across multiple jurisdictions, Steve is highly regarded for defeating class and collective certification efforts and discrimination claims. He is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
Steve’s strength as a trial lawyer is his ability to tell persuasive stories that resonate with judges and juries. He builds and leads tightly coordinated teams that present clear, credible narratives aligned with clients’ strategic goals. His deep knowledge of the Texas bar and longstanding professional relationships with judges and opposing counsel allow him to advocate aggressively while pursuing negotiated settlements when circumstances allow.
Steve has secured significant courtroom victories, including a $28 million jury verdict and $32 million judgment in a stock option dispute later enshrined in the Texas Jury Trial Hall of Fame and recognized by The National Law Journal as one of the nation’s Top Verdicts.
Outside the courtroom, Steve enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid tennis player, golfer and college sports fan.
