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 Mount Laurel?

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.

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Stephen J. Alexander, Employment Attorney in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Entertainment, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 14 verified client reviews

Executive Committee Member; Co-Chair, Litigation DepartmentatCapehart & Scatchard, P.A.

Mount Laurel, NJ

Practicing employment in Mount Laurel since 1991.

35+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 14 client reviews
4: Bar admissions

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Stephen J. Alexander is an executive committee member; co-chair, litigation department based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and General. Stephen has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 client reviews.

Based in: Mount Laurel, NJ
Experience: over 35 years
Known for: Employment · Entertainment · General

Handles Employment, Entertainment, and General matters from Mount Laurel, NJ.
Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Stephen J. Alexander

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

Employment cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Stephen takes employment matters in Mount Laurel, 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.

Entertainment cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Stephen takes entertainment matters in Mount Laurel, 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.

General cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Stephen takes general matters in Mount Laurel, 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.

Litigation cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Stephen takes litigation matters in Mount Laurel, 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.

Securities cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Stephen takes securities matters in Mount Laurel, 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

About Stephen J. Alexander — Over 35 years of New Jersey employment experience

Chair, Litigation Practice

Mr. Alexander focuses his regional practice on all aspects of tort defense, premise liability, products liability, construction defect and bodily injury, New York State Labor Law, property damage, and motor vehicle litigation in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He also has experience in the area of professional malpractice.

Mr. Alexander is AV Rated and has tried cases at the state and federal courts level in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He represents a diverse group of national and local clients including large and small businesses, municipalities, retailers, restaurants, garages, developers, contractors, transit authorities, insurance and manufacturing companies. He has successfully represented his clients in trials involving personal injury, construction, bodily injury and defects, and products liability jury trials in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and New York.

Classes and Seminars

“New Jersey - Snow Removal,” Rue Insurance, October 2019

“General Liability Issues in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York,” in house seminar to client AmeriTrust Group, Inc., July 2019

“General Liability Issues in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York” in house seminar to client AmeriTrust Group, Inc. (formerly Meadowbrook Insurance Group and Century Insurance), May 2018

“General Liability Issues in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York,” in house seminar to client, Walmart, August 2017

“Winning Trial Skills for Young Lawyers,” DRI Construction Law Committee’s Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 2017

“Defending Construction Defects,” Meadowbrook Insurance, January 2016

“Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination: Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace,” Conair Corporation, September 2015

“First Party Benefits and Recovery in New Jersey and New York,” Century Insurance, March 2015

“Unlawful Harassment: Preventing and Addressing Harassment in the Workplace,” Conair Corporation, September 2014

“Fraud vs. Frivolous,” - in-house Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. - April 2012

“The Nuts & Bolts of Depositions,” Burlington County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Committee, February 2011

“Facebook, Internet, and Blackberries - A Seminar for Creating Effective Policies for Employers in the Age of Electronic Discovery,” seminar presented to Firm clients, June 2010

“Sexual Harassment Training - Everything You Need to Know,” seminar presented to Firm clients and friends, September 2009

“From Hiring to Record Keeping - Business and Employment Law Issues,” seminar presented to Firm clients and friends, June 2009

Professional Awards & Honors

Was selected to 2015 list of AV Preeminent lawyers. This award is conferred by Martindale-Hubbell.

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How Stephen handles employment matters

Chair, Litigation Practice Mr. Alexander focuses his regional practice on all aspects of tort defense, premise liability, products liability, construction defect and bodily injury, New York State Labor Law, property damage, and motor vehicle litigation in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He also has experience in the area of professional malpractice. Mr. Alexander is AV Rated and has tried…

The kind of cases Stephen takes

Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, entertainment, and general matters in Mount Laurel and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Stephen J. Alexander's legal education and bar admissions

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
J.D. Temple · 1991
Temple University
B.A. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Stephen's state bar admissions

New York U.S. Distri
2014 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2000 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1999 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1991 · ACTIVE

Stephen studied at J.D. Temple in Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan and B.A. in Temple University.

Law school and academic background

Stephen completed J.D. Temple in Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan and B.A. in Temple 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.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Stephen J. Alexander

Stephen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Stephen's professional memberships and bar associations

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Air Force, Judge Advocate General's Corps
Active Duty: 1992-1999 · membership

Locations

Stephen J. Alexander's office in Mount Laurel

Stephen's primary office is at 8000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 300 S, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.

8000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 300 S

Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Stephen J. Alexander — 5.0/5 rating from 14 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Stephen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Mount Laurel.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stephen J. Alexander — 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 Mount Laurel, 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 J. Alexander

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 Mount Laurel?
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.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

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