About Stephen Michael
Stephen Michael Bergman earned his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2012. He completed his legal studies after beginning law school in 2008, emerging into practice at a time when litigation and employment issues were increasingly prominent in Washington courts. His legal education took place in the Pacific Northwest, and he has remained professionally anchored there since graduation.
After law school, Bergman established a practice rooted in Washington. He holds memberships in several local and statewide organizations that reflect his courtroom practice and professional interests. Since 2012 he has belonged to the Washington Employment Lawyers Association and the Washington State Association for Justice. He is also a member of the Spokane County Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
Those memberships have shaped the early contours of his career. He has participated in association meetings and continuing legal education, and he has worked on cases that require familiarity with both state and federal procedures. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and methodical in case preparation. He has handled matters that involve employee rights and civil litigation, relying on the procedural tools available in Washington courts.
Bergman practices from Spokane as part of Cooney Law Offices, P.S. He joined the firm following his formative years after law school, and he represents clients alongside other litigators in the office. His work there has involved drafting pleadings, arguing motions, and conducting discovery in contested matters. He brings a courtroom-oriented approach to client problems, prioritizing practical steps that move cases forward.
Outside the courtroom, Bergman keeps active in local legal circles. His continued membership in the Spokane County Bar Association ties him to the region’s legal community. Participation in the Washington State Association for Justice connects him to other attorneys working on civil justice issues across the state. Through the Washington Employment Lawyers Association he remains engaged with developments in employment law that affect employees and employers alike.
He maintains an active practice in Washington and is based at Cooney Law Offices, P.S. His current work centers on employment and civil litigation matters in state and federal courts in the region.
