Stephen Lewis Townsend

Stephen Townsend represents clients in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, employment law, wills, probates and estates, complex contract litigation, business litigation, and real estate.

Stephen Townsend has obtained justice for numerous personal injury victims and their families and fights alongside employees in their employment law battles against major corporations.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Stephen Townsend is proud to represent the people and organizations in the Jefferson County area. A graduate of Nederland High School, Stephen now resides in Port Neches, Texas with his wife, Melissa, and their two children.

Stephen Townsend transitioned to becoming an attorney after a long-time career as technology professional and director. Stephen continues to draw upon his technology and management experience in representation of his clients. Stephen’s clients have ranged from individuals to Fortune 500 corporations.

South Texas College of Law

J.D. (2010) | Law

2007 - 2010

Activities: Technology Officer of South Texas College of Law’s inaugural Military Law Students Association.

Texas State University - Lamar University

MBA (2006) | Business Management with concentration in Management Information Systems

2006 - 2006

Honors: Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of Business.

Activities: Conducted a six-month statistical study on public opinion of newly constructed local entertainment complex. * Performed numerous case studies on firms in various types of industries. * Completed an independent study on Virtual Private Networks.

Texas State University - Lamar University

B.B.A. (1999) | Management Information Systems

1993 - 1999

Activities: * Studied Visual Basic, HTML programming, network design, database design and management, SQL, PC hardware essentials, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, and other business related subjects. * Participated in the R.O.T.C. program.

Attorney

Bradley Law Firm

2020 - Current

Represent personal injury victims in state and federal courts. Represent employees in state and federal litigation for employment discrimination cases, including violations of Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, § 1981 and § 1983. Counseled corporate employers in defending employment discrimination claims, drafting employment and non-compete agreements, and developing and implementing employment policies and procedures. Drafted, negotiated and litigated contracts in various subject areas, including employment agreements, service agreements, business real estate transactions, and business services and transactions. Counsel individuals and families with their estate planning, including drafting of wills and power of attorneys. Represent families with the probate of their loved ones' estates.

Attorney

The Heartfield Law Firm

2016 - 2020

Handled state and federal litigation for employment discrimination cases, including violations of Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, § 1981 and § 1983. Counseled corporate and local government employers in defending employment discrimination claims, drafting employment and non-compete agreements, and developing and implementing employment policies and procedures. Drafted, negotiated and litigated contracts in various subject areas, including governmental entity construction projects, employment agreements, service agreements, business real estate transactions, and business services and transactions. Performed trials and arbitrations in cases involving breaches of contract, commercial contracts, landlord-tenant disputes and personal injury.

Attorney

Bush Lewis Law Firm, PLLC

2011 - 2016

Managed litigation for multiple types of cases, specifically automobile accidents, contract disputes, employment discrimination, personal injury, consumer protection, misdemeanor criminal offenses, wrongful death cases, and civil rights. Performed jury and bench trials for claims of Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations, personal injury, eighteen-wheeler accidents, unlawful business liens, and breaches of contract.

Attorney and Information Technology Director

Brent Coon and Associates

2006 - 2011

About the United States Constitution, Various elementary schools, Port Neches, Texas

2015

Jefferson County Bar Association

Jefferson County Bar CLE, Beaumont, Texas

2015

Jefferson County Bar Association

Michelle F. Mehaffy American Inn of Court Trial Presentation Series - Jury Charge, Beaumont, Texas

2018

Michelle F. Mehaffy American Inn of Court

Labor & Employment Law Board Certified

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Beaumont Products and Services

Board Member

2019 - Current

YMCA of Southeast Texas

Chairperson (former member)

2014 - Current

The Michelle F. Mehaffy Inn of Court

Member

2012 - Current

Jefferson County Pro Bono Program

Volunteer

2012 - Current

State Bar of Texas  # 24071539

Member

2011 - Current

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24071539

Since 2011

5th Circuit

Since 2017

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Since 2012

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Since 2019

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Since 2016

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Q. Can I file a disability discrimination against my employer

August 10, 2020

A: Without knowing the details, generally an employee can file (and has a right to file) a disability claim against their employer. I recommend you contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for more information. For most discrimination claims, an employee will be required to go through the EEOC before they can file a lawsuit.