Steven N. Kurtz is a Partner at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP in the Corporate and Litigation Practices.
Steven's practice specializes in a range of legal subjects, focusing on bankruptcy and insolvency, business law and transactions, creditors’ rights, commercial law, commercial finance, litigation related to the foregoing, outside general counsel and expert witness/consultant. He assists clients in both transactional matters and litigation.
Steven began his career as a commercial and bankruptcy litigator. During this time, he conducted multiple bench trials and evidentiary hearings in federal and state court systems, as well as appellate work. He has also served as lead counsel in numerous complicated commercial “meltdowns,” including fraudulent transfers, lender liability, fraud, PACA, transportation, garment industry, high tech and multi-jurisdiction matters.
After a successful career as a litigator, Steven began to explore documentation, which morphed into structuring complex commercial finance transactions and helping clients develop and implement cutting-edge lending products. Currently, Steven splits his time equally between litigation and transactional matters, with a large national presence and burgeoning international practice. Clients he represents include factors, asset-based lenders, commercial finance companies, innovative fintech lenders, banks, and entrepreneurs. Steven also serves as outside general counsel for several entrepreneurial and commercial finance companies.
Steven is an active member of his community. He has served as a Judge Pro-Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Court and regularly provides pro-bono work to give back to his community. He is a frequent speaker at various associations across California, having previously spoken at organizations such as the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Financial Lawyers Association, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, and several others. Steven also regularly contributes to the Commercial Factor newsletters and has been published in other journals and magazines.
Steven has been named as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” for seven consecutive years, recognized for his impactful legal work in business and corporate, bankruptcy, and business litigation.
Outside of work, Steven leads a very active life. His primary focus is his wife, Leslie, and daughters, Ashley and Megan. He enjoys road biking, mountain biking, yoga, stand-up paddleboarding, and reading, and is also the President of the Calabasas Shul.
