John J. Stephens is an associate with Lawson and Silek, P.L.C. His practice focuses on bankruptcy, contracts, wills, and general litigation.

     Mr. Stephens received his J.D. from Catholic University and his B.A., with honors, from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. As an evening law student, Mr. Stephens was a staff member and editor of the Journal of Law, Philosophy, and Culture while working full-time in the defense industry. Mr. Stephens was also a summer law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office in Greenbelt, Maryland. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Stephens clerked for the Senior Judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Mr. Stephens was a United States Marine officer from 1998 until 2004.