About Stephen McCoy
Stephen McCoy Otto is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He represents clients in matters that reach both state and federal forums and is an active member of the Pennsylvania State Bar. His practice is organized across several regional offices that serve different parts of the state.
Otto’s legal work is grounded in courtroom practice and appellate procedure. Admission to the Third Circuit allows him to appear on appeal in a regional federal court that covers Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the Virgin Islands. He applies that credential when handling appeals and related briefing, while also addressing matters that begin in Pennsylvania trial courts.
Colleagues and clients describe his approach as straightforward. He prepares written court submissions, manages hearings and provides in-person representation from multiple locations. He balances advocacy in court with advising clients on procedural and substantive issues that affect case strategy. The combination of trial-level and appellate work shapes how he frames matters for judges and opposing counsel.
Otto maintains a regional presence. He operates the Law Office of Stephen M. Otto, LLC, and maintains offices in Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and Western Pennsylvania. Those locations are intended to provide access across different communities. He travels between those offices for client meetings, court appearances and consultations.
On professional matters, he holds membership in the Pennsylvania State Bar and remains involved in bar-related activities appropriate to that membership. That connection keeps him current on state rules and developments in Pennsylvania courts. He also maintains the credential that allows practice before the Third Circuit.
His record of filings and appearances spans trial courts and appellate panels. He handles contested proceedings, prepares appellate briefs and appears at oral argument when cases advance to higher courts. He offers clients representation from initial pleadings through appeals when necessary. He practices from multiple regional offices and handles matters in Pennsylvania courts and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
