David assists clients with white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. His practice also includes representing individuals and businesses in high‑stakes enforcement matters across all levels of government and counseling clients through investigations.

David has represented clients in federal habeas proceedings and in state criminal prosecutions stemming from complex financial investigations. His experience also includes matters involving parallel civil and criminal proceedings. In addition, he has advised and defended corporate clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by state attorneys general alleging deceptive business practices and consumer fraud, as well as in securities and commercial litigation involving claims of corporate misconduct.

Prior to joining the firm, David served as a law clerk to the Hon. Lee A. Solomon of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Drawing on that experience, he brings a practical, litigation‑focused perspective to every stage of a matter, from investigations and motion practice through trial and appellate proceedings.

  • Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy
  • Seton Hall University School of Law Alumni Counsel
  • Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
  • John C. Lifland American Inn of Court
  • C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court

Education

  • Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
  • The Pennsylvania State University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

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David M. Stewart
Associate
david.stewart@stevenslee.com
  • Bergen County
  • Phone: 201.857.6773
  • Fax: 610.371.7363
Areas of Focus
Practice
  • Litigation
  • White Collar Defense and Investigations

David assists clients with white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. His practice also includes representing individuals and businesses in high‑stakes enforcement matters across all levels of government and counseling clients through investigations.

David has represented clients in federal habeas proceedings and in state criminal prosecutions stemming from complex financial investigations. His experience also includes matters involving parallel civil and criminal proceedings. In addition, he has advised and defended corporate clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by state attorneys general alleging deceptive business practices and consumer fraud, as well as in securities and commercial litigation involving claims of corporate misconduct.

Prior to joining the firm, David served as a law clerk to the Hon. Lee A. Solomon of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Drawing on that experience, he brings a practical, litigation‑focused perspective to every stage of a matter, from investigations and motion practice through trial and appellate proceedings.

Affiliations

  • Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy
  • Seton Hall University School of Law Alumni Counsel
  • Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
  • John C. Lifland American Inn of Court
  • C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court

Education

  • Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
  • The Pennsylvania State University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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