Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman, Business Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
focused on Business, IP, and Litigation
Wilmington, DE
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Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman is an attorney based in Wilmington, DELAWARE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
- Based in
- Wilmington, DELAWARE
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · IP · Litigation
- Handles Business, IP, and Litigation matters from Wilmington, DELAWARE.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman: Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman is an attorney based in Wilmington, DELAWARE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Stephen takes on
Stephen concentrates on business, ip, litigation, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Stephen takes business matters in Wilmington, Delaware. 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.
IP cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Stephen takes ip matters in Wilmington, Delaware. 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.
Litigation cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Stephen takes litigation matters in Wilmington, Delaware. 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.
Patent cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Stephen takes patent matters in Wilmington, Delaware. 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. "Steve" Brauerman — business lawyer in Wilmington
Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman is an attorney based in Wilmington, DELAWARE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
Stephen B. Brauerman (Steve) is a director at Bayard and member of the firm’s litigation group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, commercial and intellectual property litigation in Delaware’s state and federal Courts.
He has litigated a wide array of cases involving fiduciary duty claims, corporate and alternative entity control disputes, advancement/ indemnification, breach of contract, antitrust, securities, patent infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark matters. Steve also counsels clients concerning the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Delaware’s alternative entity statutes.
Experienced as both lead and Delaware counsel, Steve appears frequently before the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, the Delaware Supreme Court, the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Superior Court. Steve has also tried cases as lead counsel before the United States District Courts for the District of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Steve is a 2010 graduate of the Federal Trial Practice Seminar sponsored by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the Federal Bar Association. From 2011-2014, he served as co-coordinator of the Trial Practice Seminar. Steve currently serves the legal community as vice-chair of the Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Alternative Entities Subcommittee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association; and Barrister in the Richard S. Rodney American Inn of Court. Steve is the past President, and has also previously served as Vice President, and Secretary of the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
While in law school, Steve worked for the Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He was also Editor-in-Chief of the American University Law Review (Volume 55).
Steve also served as a Director of the Reading Assist Institute (a non-profit organization that helps children overcome language-based learning disabilities) and as a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
How Stephen handles business matters
Stephen B. Brauerman (Steve) is a director at Bayard and member of the firm’s litigation group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, commercial and intellectual property litigation in Delaware’s state and federal Courts. He has litigated a wide array of cases involving fiduciary duty claims, corporate and alternative entity control disputes, advancement/ indemnification, breach…
Who Stephen represents
Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, ip, and litigation matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
American University Washington College of Law
J.D. · 2007
Stephen studied at J.D. in American University Washington College of Law.
Law school and academic background
Stephen completed J.D. in American University Washington College of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephen runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Stephen has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026).
Locations
Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman's office in Wilmington
Stephen's primary office is at 600 North King Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware, 25130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business 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 business attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Stephen B. "Steve" Brauerman
How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Delaware typically take?
Simple business 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 Wilmington?
Stephen is licensed in Delaware. Matters governed by Delaware 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 business 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
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