How much does it cost to hire Steven for a consumer case?

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

Does Steven offer a free consultation?

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

How long do consumer cases in Florida typically take?

Simple consumer 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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Orlando?

Steven is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven 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 Steven?

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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Steven accepting new consumer clients right now?

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

Steven I. Klein, Consumer Attorney in Orlando

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Steven I. Klein is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Consumer, General, and Litigation. Steven has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.

Based in: Orlando, FL
Experience: over 23 years
Known for: Consumer · General · Litigation

Handles Consumer, General, and Litigation matters from Orlando, FL.
Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Steven's practice areas in Orlando

Steven concentrates on consumer, general, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Consumer cases in Orlando, Florida

Steven takes consumer matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

General cases in Orlando, Florida

Steven takes general matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Orlando, Florida

Steven takes litigation matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Orlando, Florida

Steven takes product liability matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Steven I. Klein, consumer attorney serving Orlando

Steven I. Klein is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Consumer, General, and Litigation. Steven has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. Steven works from Orlando, Florida and takes on consumer matters across the region.

Steve Klein focuses his practice in the areas of product liability, warranty and Lemon Law, and complex insurance and casualty litigation.

In his warranty/Lemon Law practice, he defends clients against claims involving the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state Lemon Laws in Florida and the Southeast. He represents manufacturers of passenger cars and trucks, boats and marine engines, and motorhome chassis and components.

Steve successfully applies his experience and product knowledge from handling breach of warranty and lemon law cases to his product liability practice. He represents manufacturers of automobiles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, tires, boats and other watercraft against negligence and strict liability claims based upon alleged product defects which resulted in injuries, death, or significant property damage from fires.

He also represents insured clients in complex casualty cases often involving challenging liability issues and significant damages claims.

Steve has served as co-counsel in a number of trials. His trial victories include obtaining a defense verdict in a 2008 motorcycle product liability case as second chair, as well as several defense verdicts in breach of warranty cases involving passenger cars and a motorhome. In 2010, Steve was lead trial counsel in a breach of warranty case in which the jury returned a defense verdict for the client in under an hour. In the summer of 2023, he served as co-counsel in a lengthy motorcycle product liability trial in which the jury returned a defense verdict.

Articles & Presentations

•Co-Author, 'Navigating the Shift: Florida's Comparative Negligence Jury Instructions After HB 837,' October 2025
•Co-presenter, 'Defending Products Liability Failure to Equip Lawsuits: Claims, Defenses, Diffusing Reptile and Safetyism Tactics,' Strafford CLE Webinar, November 2024
•Presenter, 'Professionalism and Professional Identity,' FAMU College of Law Mentoring Committee, November 2023
•Co-Presenter, 'Florida Tort Reform 2023,' Webinar, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, March 28, 2023
•Co-Author, 'Florida Tort Reform Now Law: Effective Upon Governor’s Signature,' March 2023
•Co-Author, 'Florida Product Liability Law: 4th DCA Affirms Summary Judgment with Key Holdings for Manufacturers,' July 2022
•Presenter, 'Strategy and Tools for Pre-suit Investigations,' Florida A&M University College of Law, January 16, 2020
•Panelist, 'Optional Features Litigation Panel,' The Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) 2019 Fall Conference, October 2019

Steve's News and Insights

10.15.2025
Product Liability

Navigating the Shift: Florida’s Comparative Negligence Jury Instructions After HB 837

In March 2023, House Bill 837 was signed into law,...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/gguy

11.20.2024
Firm News

Steve Klein Invited to Join the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

ORLANDO, Fla., November 20, 2024- RumbergerKirk partner Steve Klein has...

11.19.2024
Events

Defending Products Liability Failure to Equip Lawsuits: Claims, Defenses, Diffusing Reptile and Safetyism Tactics

During this 90-minute CLE webinar hosted by Strafford, RumbergerKirk partners...

11.04.2023
Events

Steve Klein to Discuss Professionalism at FAMU College of Law Mentoring Session

The FAMU College of Law Mentoring Committee hosted a virtual...

03.24.2023
Product Liability

Florida Tort Reform Now Law: Effective Upon Governor’s Signature

Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law this morning...

03.28.2023
Events

Florida Tort Reform 2023

On Friday, March 24, 2023, Florida Governor DeSantis signed the...

07.05.2022
Product Liability

Florida Product Liability Law: 4th DCA Affirms Summary Judgment with Key Holdings for Manufacturers

On June 15, 2022, the Fourth DCA issued its opinion...

Photo: Shutterstock/gguy

01.16.2020
Firm News

Strategy and Tools for Pre-suit Investigations

Attorney Steve Klein and Paralegal Kelly Wright discussed pre-suit investigation...

10.15.2019
Product Liability

The Rise and Defense of Optional Feature Litigation

John’s Bad Day On a Sunday afternoon, John was driving...

10.10.2019
Firm News

Panel Addresses Rising Claims Alleging Product Defects Based on Optional Equipment in Product Liability Cases

Steve Klein and Skip Eubanks participated in a discussion about the...

How Steven handles consumer matters

Steve Klein focuses his practice in the areas of product liability, warranty and Lemon Law, and complex insurance and casualty litigation. In his warranty/Lemon Law practice, he defends clients against claims involving the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state Lemon Laws in Florida and the Southeast. He represents manufacturers of passenger cars and trucks, boats and marine engines, and…

Who Steven represents

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, general, and litigation matters in Orlando and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Steven studied and practices

University of Florida, College of Law
J.D. · 2003
University of Florida
B.A. History · 2000

Jurisdictions

Steven's state bar admissions

Texas
2016 · ACTIVE
Georgia
2016 · ACTIVE
Florida
2003 · ACTIVE

Steven studied at J.D. in University of Florida, College of Law and B.A. History in University of Florida.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed J.D. in University of Florida, College of Law and B.A. History in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Steven I. Klein's office in Orlando

Steven's primary office is at Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association

Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven I. Klein — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a consumer attorney in Orlando, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer 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 Steven

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every consumer 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Steven I. Klein

How much does it cost to hire Steven for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in Florida typically take?
Simple consumer 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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Orlando?
Steven is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven 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 Steven?
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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new consumer clients right now?
Steven'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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1 verified answer · Consumer · Florida
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1 verified answer · Consumer · California
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1 verified answer · Consumer · Oregon
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Areas served

Consumer attorneys serving Orlando, Miami and Tampa in Florida

Steven handles consumer matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified consumer attorneys in that community.

Steven I. Klein, Consumer Attorney in Orlando, Florida

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