About Steven H
Steven H Phelps brings a mixed background in law and accounting to his work. He holds a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, earned in 1989. He completed dual undergraduate degrees at Southern Methodist University in 1983, receiving a B.B.A. in Accounting and a B.A. in Economics.
Phelps's education set a clear practical path. The accounting training gives him fluency with financial records and the numbers that underlie many commercial and tax disputes. The law degree supplied the procedural and analytical tools needed in court and at the negotiating table. That combination shapes how he approaches complex matters that intersect legal rules and economic detail.
Over the course of his career he gained credentials that extend beyond a state license. He is licensed in Texas and admitted to practice before the Fifth Circuit and the Federal Circuit. He also holds certification as a Certified Public Accountant through the Advocacy Resource Center of Texas, a credential that complements his legal work and allows him to speak the language of accountants and auditors when cases demand it.
Phelps has handled matters that require careful parsing of records and careful courtroom procedure. His admissions to federal appellate courts indicate an ability to take cases beyond trial courts when needed. He works through contractual disputes, financial investigations and matters where accounting evidence is central. He balances written advocacy and oral argument, often translating technical financial issues into clear legal themes for judges and opposing counsel.
He practices at Phelps Law Office. The office handles clients who need both legal and accounting perspectives. Colleagues describe his work as pragmatic: he focuses on the immediate legal questions while keeping an eye on the numbers that will determine an outcome. He maintains that good representation depends on clear analysis and organized records rather than rhetorical flourish.
As of 2026 he maintains an active practice at Phelps Law Office, concentrating on disputes and proceedings that involve both legal and accounting issues.
