Stephen Stukey

Litigation - Construction

5.0 (1 reviews)

Tampa, Florida

21+ years experience

Cole, Scott & Kissane

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

813-289-9300

https://www.csklegal.com/team/stephen-stukey

500 North Westshore Boulevard, Suite 700, Tampa, FL 33609

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Bio

Stephen Stukey is a partner in the firm’s Tampa office. His areas of practice are construction litigation and insurance defense. Mr. Stukey also focuses on Environmental Bodily Injury and Property Damage claims. His practice includes extensive experience with Chinese drywall sulfurous off-gassing, environmental/toxic spills, CPVC environmental stress cracking from incompatibility with ABF II cutting agents, mold, mildew, fungi, bacteria, radon, carbon monoxide poisoning, and Legionnaire’s disease claimsStephen originally hails from Chipley, Florida in the Florida Panhandle. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 with a Bachelors of Design in Architecture, and worked with a national architectural firm in Boca Raton, Florida before attending law school at Rutgers School of Law –Newark, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2004.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Construction

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Litigation - Construction

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 2004

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Reviews

Scott Howard

2 weeks ago

Expert Construction Litigator Secured a Favorable Settlement

Our company faced a complex, multi-party construction defect lawsuit that threatened significant financial exposure. After consulting with several firms, we retained Stephen Stukey at Cole, Scott & Kissane. His deep, 21-year focus on construction litigation was immediately evident. Mr. Stukey meticulously analyzed the project documents and environmental factors related to the property damage claims. He crafted a defense strategy that leveraged his recognized expertise in this niche, effectively navigating the technical arguments and insurance coverage nuances. Throughout the process, his communication was direct and strategic, never leaving us guessing. His professionalism under pressure and seasoned negotiation skills resulted in a settlement that far exceeded our expectations, protecting our business's future. We are profoundly grateful for his exceptional guidance and highly recommend his services to any entity facing similar litigation challenges in Florida.