Stephen P. Hall is a veteran trial lawyer and litigator who represents chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, financial services, and other companies in regulated industries. His first and second chair trial experience, coupled with his experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), helps Stephen counsel clients with a business mindset through high-stakes commercial disputes and product liability cases. Stephen also has experience in commercial and consumer arbitration and has led the defense in complex class actions, fraud cases, false claims, and unfair business practice litigation. He has a deep understanding of internal investigations, particularly in relation to government enforcement, discrimination, and regulatory compliance matters.
Stephen is a leader in the legal community who serves in prominent roles across various bar associations. He is currently a member of the Boston Bar Foundation (BBF) Board of Trustees and previously served as the Foundation’s President. Stephen also previously held the position of President of the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association—a statewide organization committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Under two administrations, Stephen has played a key role in screening candidates for judicial appointments to the Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission. He is deeply committed to pro bono efforts, helping organizations such as Kids In Need of Defense and the Innocence Project with criminal appeals involving claims of factual innocence.
Complex Commercial Litigation/Class Actions
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Product Liability & Construction
Technology
Sports
Listed, Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer, Massachusetts (2022-2024)
Listed, Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Massachusetts (2018–2020)
Listed, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Go To Lawyers Business Litigation (2022)
Listed, Get Konnected!, 50 Most Influential Attorneys of Color in Greater Boston (2019)
Graduate of the Last Decade Award, Suffolk University Law School (2018)
Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Award, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (2017)
Listed, Boston Business Journal, 40 Under 40 (2017)
Listed, National Bar Association, Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Under 40 (2017)
Economic Justice Pro Bono Recognition Award, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights (2017)
Listed, The National Law Journal, Boston Rising Stars (2015)
Listed, Connecticut Law Tribune, Boston Rising Stars (2015)
President, Boston Bar Foundation (2021–2024)
Board Member, Lawyers for Civil Rights (2020–Present)
Council Member, Boston Bar Association (2019–Present)
Trustee, Boston Bar Association (2016–Present)
Commissioner, Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission
Member, Boston Lawyers Group, Associates Advisory Committee
Member, Boston Bar Association, Joint Finance Committee
Member and Former President, Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
Member, National Bar Association, Commercial Law Section