Stephen P. Hall

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 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.

• Trial counsel for manufacturer in products liability suits regarding defective design claims that alleged extensive property damage
• Trial counsel for materials supplier in asbestos related lawsuits
• Member of trial team that defended the National Collegiate Athletics Association in concussion/CTE cases across the United States
• Represented pharmacy in several matters involving violations of False Claims Act (FCA) and Anti-Kickback Statute resulting in favorable settlements
• Lead counsel for pharmaceutical companies in defense of claims of off-label marketing schemes resulting in favorable settlement
• Successfully defended medical service corporation against collateral breach of contract claims in state false claims suit against medical provider resulting in early disposition and successfully defended appeal of early disposition before appellate court
• Successfully obtained summary judgment for financial services institution in breach of contract dispute and successfully defended appeal of summary judgment before appellate court
• Lead trial counsel for accounting professional organization in international arbitration against certification testing service provider in relation to calculation of contract compensation resulting in favorable award
• Represented financial services organization in relation to several class actions involving alleged violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, successfully defeating class certifications and compelling arbitration
• Represented university and coaches against athlete claims of hazing, resulting in favorable settlement