About Stephen Michael
Stephen M. Putonti is a civil trial attorney based in Austin, Texas, with over 30 years of experience in the legal field. He earned his Juris Doctor from Whittier College School of Law in 1992. Licensed in Texas since 1999, he is also admitted to practice in California and Colorado.
At CTX Law, PLLC, Stephen focuses primarily on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and modifications of court orders. His practice also encompasses personal injury, business law, and collections. He has represented clients in various courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Before establishing CTX Law, PLLC, Stephen held positions at several law firms, including Reff & Aderonmu and Stoll, Nussbaum & Polakov. He has been involved in cases such as the "Michael Coker and John Madsen v. Buffum" motion for sanctions.
Stephen is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Colorado Bar Association, and the State Bar of California. He is also affiliated with the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas and Business Networking International. In his personal life, Stephen enjoys spending time with his family and friends, motorcycling, hunting, hiking, running, weight-lifting, kiteboarding, and traveling the world.
