Stephen D. Steve Busey

Antitrust Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Jacksonville, Florida

56+ years experience

Smith Hulsey & Busey

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

904-359-7700

https://www.smithhulsey.com/attorney/stephen-d-busey/

One Independent Drive, Suite 3300, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Bio

Steve is chairman of the firm and head of its Litigation Department. Steve is a trial lawyer, with his practice centered on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters. Steve has a successful record in extended jury trials in major business disputes.Steve represents plaintiffs and defendants in contract, business torts and corporate governance disputes. His insolvency experience includes lead representation of debtors and creditors in chapter 11 reorganizations of publicly held companies. He is experienced in bankruptcy litigation throughout Florida.He is also experienced in sports litigation and league governance disputes. Steve was instrumental in drafting uniform anti-corruption rules, procedures, penalties and investigative process for each of the governing bodies of professional tennis.Steve is a former chair of the Special Study Commission of The Florida Bar which proposed to the Florida Supreme Court the Rules of Professional Conduct that govern all members of The Florida Bar. Steve is chairman of the firm and head of its Litigation Department. Steve is a trial lawyer, with his practice centered on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters. Steve has a successful record in extended jury trials in major business disputes. Steve represents plaintiffs and defendants in contract, business torts and corporate governance disputes. His insolvency experience includes lead representation of debtors and creditors in chapter 11 reorganizations of publicly held companies. He is experienced in bankruptcy litigation throughout Florida. He is also experienced in sports litigation and league governance disputes. Steve was instrumental in drafting uniform anti-corruption rules, procedures, penalties and investigative process for each of the governing bodies of professional tennis. Steve is a former chair of the Special Study Commission of The Florida Bar which proposed to the Florida Supreme Court the Rules of Professional Conduct that govern all members of The Florida Bar.

Practice Areas

Antitrust Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Jacksonville (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jacksonville (2012)
Recognized: Antitrust Law
Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Sports Law
Special Focus: Bankruptcy
Special Focus: Bankruptcy and Creditors'-Debtors' Rights
Special Focus: Chapter 12
Special Focus: Civil Litigation
Special Focus: Commercial
Special Focus: Complex Litigation
Special Focus: Corporate Governance
Special Focus: COVID-19
Special Focus: Eminent Domain
Special Focus: Health Care
Special Focus: Insurance
Special Focus: Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993

Education

Stetson University, J.D., graduated 1969

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Reviews

Katherine Cruz

2 weeks ago

A solid attorney with deep experience, but communication could improve

I hired Mr. Busey and his firm for a complex business dispute that had significant financial implications. There is no question about his legal acumen; his 56 years of experience, particularly in commercial litigation and insolvency matters, were evident. He clearly understood the nuances of the case, and his recognition as Lawyer of the Year in bankruptcy-related fields speaks to his standing in the Jacksonville legal community. However, for a three-star rating, the client experience had some gaps. While the legal strategy was sound, communication was sometimes delayed, and responses to non-urgent inquiries could take several days. The billing was as expected for a chairman of a firm, but the overall process felt less collaborative than I had hoped. He is undoubtedly a capable and knowledgeable attorney who achieved an acceptable result, but managing client expectations and accessibility could be better.