About Stephen
Stephen D — Koehler is an attorney specializing in business law, appeals, and landlord-tenant disputes. He earned his Bachelor of Science in English and Computer Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Juris Doctor at Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating in 1991. Admitted to practice in North Carolina's state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina, Mr. Koehler has cultivated over 30 years of experience in civil litigation. Throughout his career, Mr.
Koehler has managed a diverse array of cases — His expertise encompasses contract disputes, construction law, collections, and commercial landlord-tenant conflicts. Additionally, he has handled employment law cases, trade secret and non-compete disputes, consumer fraud, and personal injury claims. His practice also includes condemnation and zoning disputes, products liability, criminal defense, automobile negligence, premises liability, and workers' compensation matters. This experience allows him to navigate complex legal issues effectively, providing his clients with informed representation. In 1999, Mr. Koehler founded his own law firm, which later evolved into Koehler & Associates. The firm is located at 15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277, and maintains an additional office at 211 N.
Main Street, Suite C, Monroe, NC 28112. Under his leadership, Koehler & Associates is known for delivering high-quality legal services tailored to the needs of its clients. The firm’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its successful track record across various legal disciplines. Mr. Koehler is an active member of several professional organizations, including the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the North Carolina Bar Association. His involvement extends to the Union County Bar Association, where he has contributed to the legal community. He has served in leadership roles within the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Disputes Section and has chaired the Appellate Practice Section.
From 2015 to 2018, he led the American Bar Association's Appellate Practice Committee, further showcasing his dedication to advancing the field of law. Outside of his professional commitments, Mr. Koehler resides in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with his wife, Valerie, and their three sons—James, Andrew, and Nicholas. He is passionate about sports and serves as a high school and college sports official, refereeing football, lacrosse, and volleyball. This involvement in athletics reflects his belief in teamwork and discipline, qualities that he brings to his legal practice.
