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What we focus on.
Outside General Counsel
Efficient and solutions-focused outside general counsel services tailored to your business, university, or non-profit. Kulp Legal commits to understanding its clients' mission, purpose, and bottom line and offers a personalized approach to advancing our clients' immediate and long-term needs. Kulp Legal provides outside general counsel services on an on-demand and as-needed basis, including contract drafting and review, general legal advice and risk assessment, and liaisoning between the business and its outside relationships.
Complex Litigation
Kulp Legal has the expertise to solve complex civil and commercial litigation matters head-on in state and federal court. Kulp Legal's pragmatic approach to litigation has resulted in substantial victories for sophisticated clients across various industries. With our experience handling complex litigation and transactional matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, Kulp Legal is forthright and diligent in meeting its clients' needs. Whether you are a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, get the litigation edge you need with Kulp Legal.
LGBTQ+ Legal Services
Now more than ever, securing legal protections for LGBTQ+ folks, LGBTQ+ businesses, and LGBTQ+ organizations is imperative. As an NGLCC Certified LGBTQ Business Enterprise, Kulp Legal can assist the LGBTQ+ community's broad legal needs. From business formation, estate planning, and residential real estate for LGBTQ+ folks to civil rights litigation and name changes, let Kulp Legal lead the way.
About stephen kulp
admitted to practice
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
State of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the state of New Jersey
Stephen was a member of a select class of students admitted to Drexel University’s BS/JD accelerated degree program, allowing him to matriculate into Drexel University’s School of Law in three years. During law school, Stephen gained valuable hands-on experience as a certified legal intern in the City of Philadelphia Law Department. He was a member of the inaugural class of law student clinicians at Philadelphia Legal Assistance, where he represented the rights of diverse and low-income clients in family law matters, including custody, support, and protection from abuse. During his second and third years of law school, Stephen competed on Drexel’s nationally ranked trial team, helping earn his team finalist positions in regional and national competitions. He was also a fellow of the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Program, teaching Constitutional law to juniors and seniors at South Philadelphia High School.
Stephen works closely with his clients throughout every stage of a matter to ensure the best outcome. With his experience handling complex litigation and transactional matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, you can trust Stephen to be forthright and diligent in meeting your needs.
NEWS, RECOGNITIONS & Community
involvement
Drexel University, The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, AL DÍA News, The Legal Intelligencer, and the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges have recognized Stephen for his excellence in the legal profession with their "40 under 40," "Lawyer on the Fast Track," and "Friendship and Ally" awards. In 2022, City and State Magazine and Metro Philadelphia named Stephen one of "the most influential figures in Pennsylvania's legal and LGBTQ communities" and one of the "most powerful drivers of change" for the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community.
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VICE CHAIR of Board of governors, Philadelphia Bar Association
Immediate Past Chair, philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association
a Minority & LGBTQ+ owned law firm
recognized for our experience
from start to finish
Board Member, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Asian american adoptee network co-chair, National Asian pacific american bar association
board member, Asian pacific american bar association of pennsylvania
Get the edge you need with Kulp Legal.
a Minority & LGBTQ+ owned law firm
recognized for our experience
from start to finish
Representative matters
Complete dismissal of all claims against a heavy-duty equipment supplier in a construction matter involving catastrophic personal injuries.
Complete dismissal of all claims against a large real estate company in a multi-million dollar property damage matter.
Complete dismissal of breach of contract, contribution, and indemnification claims raised in a Joinder Complaint against a Fortune 500 commercial real estate company.
No. 3 highest negligent entrustment verdict in the State of New Jersey, 2017.
No. 35 highest overall verdict in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2018.
Successfully defended a commercial vehicle carrier in a complex motor vehicle accident at a damages-only trial. The damages included spinal fusion surgery and $1 million in special damages.
Speaking engagements
Reflections on How to Stop Queer and Trans Asian Hate
Transnational LGBTQ+ Adoptees: Legal Challenges To Full Recognition and Acceptance
HUD FedQ Pride Teach-In on Religious Exemptions and Defenses
Recognizing and Reckoning with Our Nation's History of Anti-Asian Racism
Otherism and Conspicuous Minorities: The Shared Experiences of the LGBTQIA and AAPI Community
Modeling Inclusion: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and the Model Rules; Professional Inclusion: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and the Rule 8.4(g)
Inclusion in 2021: Overcoming Bias, Challenges, & Obstacles
Let’s Get Down to Business: The Moral Case for DE&I.
Consequential, Punitive & Mass Tort Damages
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a Minority & LGBTQ+ owned law firm
recognized for our experience
from start to finish
Kulp Legal LLC
Phone:
(215) 259-8203
Email:
stephen@kulplegal.com
Mailing Address:
PO Box 22629
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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