Stephen M. Di Stefano is an Associate and member of Stark & Stark’s Accident & Personal Injury Group. Prior to joining Stark & Stark Mr. Di Stefano served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable James E. Rafferty, Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division for Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem Counties. During the time of his clerkship, Mr. Di Stefano reviewed all submissions ranging from motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment to motions in limine and post trial motions. Mr. Di Stefano also conducted extensive research and prepared written judicial opinions, including findings of fact and conclusions of law. In addition to hearing chancery issues (including contested probate matters), the Court specializes in Mount Laurel (affordable housing) and environmental litigation.

Mr. Di Stefano has also worked with several other law firms throughout the state of Virginia where he conducted discovery, argued motions in court, prepared appellate briefs for the Supreme Court of Virginia and other state and federal courts. Mr. Di Stefano has also had experience assisting in depositions concerning automotive dealer litigation. In addition to his legal career, Mr. Di Stefano holds a New Jersey Standard Teaching License, and is licensed to teach history at both the middle and high school levels.