Cynthia J. Stephens
ASSOCIATE
Cynthia J. Stephens is an associate of Hermes, Netburn, O'Connor & Spearing, P.C., a Boston law firm that provides a wide range of legal services. Ms. Stephens focuses her practice on the areas of civil and toxic tort litigation and construction law, as well as insurance defense.
Prior to joining Hermes, Netburn, O’Connor & Spearing, P.C. in 2007, Ms. Stephens concentrated her legal practice in the defense of complex toxic tort cases, including mold, lead poisoning, asbestos, chemical exposure, and indoor air quality claims. She second-chaired the first Massachusetts lead poisoning case to go to trial that obtained a defense verdict, and defended a Massachusetts town in a toxic tort claim that attracted media attention and dealt with legal issues of the first impression. She has spoken on the topic of toxic torts across the county at large national conferences, business organizations, and small county groups.
Cynthia lives in Stoughton, Massachusetts, with her husband.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ms. Stephens received her B.A. degree, cum laude, in 1973 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and her J.D., cum laude, in 1992 from Suffolk University School of Law, Boston, MA.
BAR ADMISSIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1992
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 1993
State of New Hampshire, 2004
New Hampshire Bar Association
Judge, ATLA Regional Mock Trial Competition, 2005, Boston, MA
Judge, Moot Court Trial Competition, 2001, Suffolk University Law School
Judge, Clark Competition, 1997, Suffolk University Law School
Judge, NITA Tournament, 1996, Suffolk University Law School
Judge, Negotiation Competition, 1995, Suffolk University Law School
Suffolk University Law School Mentor Program, 1994 - 1996
Suffolk University Law School Barrister Committee, 1994 - 1996
PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Co-Author, ExecuSummit Third Annual Environmental Toxic Torts, 2007, “Mold
Litigation: Overview of Current Legal Trends,” and “Lead Paint Manufacturer
Litigation: Analysis of Claims and Defenses”
Speaker, Royal & SunAlliance Environmental Claims Seminar, Charlotte, NC, 2006, “Lead Paint Manufacturer Litigation: Analysis Of Claims And Defenses”
Co-Author, Mealey’s Construction Defect & Mold Litigation, 2006, “Mold Litigation:
Overview of Current Legal Trends”
Co-Author, MCLE Mold and Water Intrusion, 2006, “Mold Litigation: An Overview”
Co-Author, Mealey’s Lead Litigation, 2006, “Get the Lead Out: Abatement”
Co-Author, MCLE Liability and Lead Paint Litigation, 2005, “New Medical Studies on
Low Lead Levels and IQ: Valid Science or More Politics?” and “State and Federal Lead Paint Regulations for Property Owners, Contractors, and Attorneys”
Co-Author, Toxic Mold Litigation, 2005, “An Overview Of Mold Law In Massachusetts,” Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Inc.
Speaker, EnviroExpo, Boston, MA, 2004, “Emerging Legal Trends In Mold Cases”
Co-Author, MCLE Mold Muddle, 2004, “Cleaning Up Mold: Legislation, Standards And
More”
Co-Author, Indoor Environments, March/April 2004 “Childhood Lead Poisoning: A
Practical and Legal Perspective for Tenants, Landlords and Homeowners”
Speaker, Lorman’s Advances In Environmental Mold Issues Seminar, Worcester, MA,
2003, “Emerging Legal Trends In Mold Claims”
Speaker, Mealey’s National Lead Poisoning Conference, St. Louis, MO, 2000, “Medical Issues In Lead Poisoning Claims” |
