Steven Bechtel

Biography For the past several years, Steve has concentrated his practice in alternative dispute resolution as a Commercial Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and FORUM Alternative Dispute Resolution in addition to defending local government officials involving the assessment and collection of property taxes. During his legal career, Steve has participated as lead counsel in approximately forty Appellate Court decisions covering the areas of Ad Valorem Taxation, interpretation of the Florida Administrative Procedures Act, Healthcare Regulation, Land Use and Intergovernmental Regulations. Education George Washington University Law School (J. D., with honors, 1970)Tulane University (B. A., 1967)Bar Admissions Florida District of Columbia Court Admissions U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U. S. Supreme Court Affiliations/Memberships American Arbitration Association, Commercial Panel of Neutrals, Member Florida Real Estate Sales Associate DistinctionsAV Rated by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory Super Lawyers Best Lawyers in America (2025 - Arbitration)