Stephen J. Mathieu, Attorney

Stephen has been working in the legal profession for nearly 20 years. Prior to graduating from New York Law School in 1995, he worked as a legal assistant and law clerk in large law firms and corporations in New York City, specializing in employment law and civil litigation. Since moving to Oregon in 1997, he has practiced law mainly in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, civil rights, disability law, employment law, and appeals.

Stephen grew up in Iowa, and graduated from the University of Iowa, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Literature. He studied logic and philosophy and received a Master's Degree from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

Stephen moved to Oregon for the outdoor recreation, and enjoys backpacking and camping with his two young children.

Stephen accepted the Oregon Trial Lawyer's Public Justice Award in 2003, which he received on behalf of the Oregon Advocacy Center for work he did in connection with a lawsuit entitled Henderson v. Kitzhaber, et al. , which succeeded in protecting 24 individuals with severe mental and physical disabilities who were being evicted from their residential care facilities due to state budget cuts.

He is admitted to practice law in Oregon, the United States District Court, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, the Multnomah Bar Association, and the Washington County Bar Association.