Stephen B Hunter

Stephen B Hunter, Employment Attorney in Freehold, New Jersey

Over 53 years of legal practice

Practicing employment in Freehold since 1973.

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Stephen B Hunter is a partner based in Freehold, NJ. The practice focuses on Employment. Stephen has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC.

Based in
Freehold, NJ
Experience
over 53 years
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Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from Freehold, NJ.
  • Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Stephen B Hunter: Stephen B Hunter is a partner based in Freehold, NJ. The practice focuses on Employment. Stephen has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Stephen takes on

Stephen concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Freehold, New Jersey

Stephen takes employment matters in Freehold, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Stephen B Hunter — employment lawyer in Freehold

Stephen B Hunter is a partner based in Freehold, NJ. The practice focuses on Employment. Stephen has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC.

Stephen B Hunter is a lawyer practicing public sector labor law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years. Stephen practices at Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC in Freehold, NJ.

Working with Stephen on a employment matter

Stephen B Hunter is a lawyer practicing public sector labor law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years. Stephen practices at Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC in Freehold, NJ.

Clients Stephen works with

Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Freehold and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Michigan

    J.D. · 1972

  • The Ohio State University

    B.A. · 1970

Jurisdictions

Stephen's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1973 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    1973 · ACTIVE

Stephen studied at J.D. in University of Michigan and B.A. in The Ohio State University.

Law school and academic background

Stephen completed J.D. in University of Michigan and B.A. in The Ohio State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephen runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Stephen's professional memberships and bar associations

  • New Jersey State Bar Association Monmouth County Bar Association

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Locations

Stephen B Hunter's office in Freehold

Stephen's primary office is at 45 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, 07728. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC

45 Court Street

Freehold, NJ 07728

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stephen B Hunter — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stephen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Stephen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stephen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Freehold, New Jersey

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stephen

Stephen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stephen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Stephen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stephen B Hunter

  • How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Stephen offer a free consultation?

    Stephen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in New Jersey typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Stephen take my case if I'm outside Freehold?

    Stephen is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephen?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Stephen accepting new employment clients right now?

    Stephen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Freehold, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey

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