Stephen Britt
Senior Counsel
About
About
Stephen Britt is an experienced litigator whose clients appreciate his hard work, preparation, efficiency, and ability to navigate complex legal issues to obtain their desired results.
Stephen believes client relationships are best formed and maintained by determining a client’s interests and potential risks at an early stage of every case. He then works in an expedient manner to achieve the client’s desired results, whether it be by negotiating a favorable settlement or through the litigation process.
Prior to joining EPGGB, Stephen practiced at Stinson, LLP (formerly Severson & Werson, APC), defending national banks, lenders, and loan servicers in matters relating to lender liability, title claims, statutory/regulatory violations, and data breach cases. He also regularly handled breach of contract litigation, construction defect cases, and insurance defense matters. He also has experience in representing medical professionals in criminal, civil, and licensing hearings, and previously acted as head of the Motions & Appeals Unit for a local firm. He has drafted and argued motions in both trial and appellate courts alike.
Stephen graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law. During law school, Stephen served as the Senior Associate Editor of the San Diego International Law Journal, competed on his school’s national mock trial team, and was the Chair of his school’s Domestic Violence Clinic, where he assisted victims of domestic violence in obtaining restraining orders from their attackers. Prior to his admission to the California Bar, Stephen interned for the offices of the San Diego County District Attorney and Public Defender, where he was able to gain unique experiences in preparing felony and misdemeanor cases for trial. In 2012, he was honored to receive the Wiley W. Manuel Award for pro bono legal services from the California State Bar.
In his free time, Stephen loves sports, traveling, reading, scuba diving, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.
Education & Certificates
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2011
- University of San Diego, B.A., cum laude, 2007
Admitted to Practice
- California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States District Court, Eastern District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
Professional memberships
Orange County Bar Association
Representative Matters:
- Defending lenders, investors, and loan servicers against consumer claims stemming from alleged violations of federal and state laws and contractual claims.
- Defending large financial institutions against claims arising from theft of customer data and funds by cybercriminals.
- Successfully arguing a case before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals relating to ability of bankruptcy court to review a consummated sale of real property to a good faith third-party purchaser.
- Successfully representing lender against claims alleging client improperly advanced hundreds of thousands of dollars of property taxes during borrower assessment dispute with County of Los Angeles.
- Defending major bank against nationwide class action suit seeking millions of dollars in damages relating to COVID-19 forbearance programs.
- Successfully defending national apparel company against lawsuit claiming client failed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in tariffs of imported goods.
- Successfully representing client in lawsuit for claimed injuries incurred by plaintiff during emergency landing of a private airplane.
- Successfully representing condominium owner against allegations of injuries to tenant allegedly caused by toxic mold.
- Successfully prosecuting case on behalf of commercial tenant against subtenant that withheld millions of dollars in rent from their landlord during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Successfully defending construction subcontractor in suit stemming from alleged construction defects in multimillion dollar home.
Featured Publications
- "Calif. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q4," Law360, January 2026
- "New Challenges and Factors to Consider When Preparing Online Arbitration Agreements," 74 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 97, 2025
- "Calif. Banking Brief: All the Notable Legal Updates in Q1" Law360, Apr. 3, 2025
- "California's New Homeowner Law Could Hamper Foreclosures," Law360, Jan. 23, 2025
- Co-Author, "Are You Covered?: Behind the Drive to Regulate GAP Waivers," 74 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 97, 2023
- Co-Author, "Update on California’s Debt Collection Licensing Act, Amnesty Legislation, and Proposed Regulations," 76 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 227, 2022
- Co-Author, "Quarterly Report Impact Analysis," 74 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 97, 2020
About
About
Stephen Britt is an experienced litigator whose clients appreciate his hard work, preparation, efficiency, and ability to navigate complex legal issues to obtain their desired results.
Stephen believes client relationships are best formed and maintained by determining a client’s interests and potential risks at an early stage of every case. He then works in an expedient manner to achieve the client’s desired results, whether it be by negotiating a favorable settlement or through the litigation process.
Prior to joining EPGGB, Stephen practiced at Stinson, LLP (formerly Severson & Werson, APC), defending national banks, lenders, and loan servicers in matters relating to lender liability, title claims, statutory/regulatory violations, and data breach cases. He also regularly handled breach of contract litigation, construction defect cases, and insurance defense matters. He also has experience in representing medical professionals in criminal, civil, and licensing hearings, and previously acted as head of the Motions & Appeals Unit for a local firm. He has drafted and argued motions in both trial and appellate courts alike.
Stephen graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law. During law school, Stephen served as the Senior Associate Editor of the San Diego International Law Journal, competed on his school’s national mock trial team, and was the Chair of his school’s Domestic Violence Clinic, where he assisted victims of domestic violence in obtaining restraining orders from their attackers. Prior to his admission to the California Bar, Stephen interned for the offices of the San Diego County District Attorney and Public Defender, where he was able to gain unique experiences in preparing felony and misdemeanor cases for trial. In 2012, he was honored to receive the Wiley W. Manuel Award for pro bono legal services from the California State Bar.
In his free time, Stephen loves sports, traveling, reading, scuba diving, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.
Education & Certificates
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2011
- University of San Diego, B.A., cum laude, 2007
Admitted to Practice
- California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States District Court, Eastern District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
Professional memberships
Orange County Bar Association
Representative Matters:
- Defending lenders, investors, and loan servicers against consumer claims stemming from alleged violations of federal and state laws and contractual claims.
- Defending large financial institutions against claims arising from theft of customer data and funds by cybercriminals.
- Successfully arguing a case before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals relating to ability of bankruptcy court to review a consummated sale of real property to a good faith third-party purchaser.
- Successfully representing lender against claims alleging client improperly advanced hundreds of thousands of dollars of property taxes during borrower assessment dispute with County of Los Angeles.
- Defending major bank against nationwide class action suit seeking millions of dollars in damages relating to COVID-19 forbearance programs.
- Successfully defending national apparel company against lawsuit claiming client failed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in tariffs of imported goods.
- Successfully representing client in lawsuit for claimed injuries incurred by plaintiff during emergency landing of a private airplane.
- Successfully representing condominium owner against allegations of injuries to tenant allegedly caused by toxic mold.
- Successfully prosecuting case on behalf of commercial tenant against subtenant that withheld millions of dollars in rent from their landlord during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Successfully defending construction subcontractor in suit stemming from alleged construction defects in multimillion dollar home.
Featured Publications
- "Calif. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q4," Law360, January 2026
- "New Challenges and Factors to Consider When Preparing Online Arbitration Agreements," 74 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 97, 2025
- "Calif. Banking Brief: All the Notable Legal Updates in Q1" Law360, Apr. 3, 2025
- "California's New Homeowner Law Could Hamper Foreclosures," Law360, Jan. 23, 2025
- Co-Author, "Are You Covered?: Behind the Drive to Regulate GAP Waivers," 74 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 97, 2023
- Co-Author, "Update on California’s Debt Collection Licensing Act, Amnesty Legislation, and Proposed Regulations," 76 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 227, 2022
- Co-Author, "Quarterly Report Impact Analysis," 74 Consumer Fin. L.Q. Rep. 97, 2020