Steven D. Sciple

Mr. Steven D. Sciple

In his current role as Of Counsel, Steven Sciple focuses on representing landlords in landlord-tenant litigation and probate matters, emphasizing guardianships, conservatorships, and mental illness. He has also handled probate matters representing both families seeking to protect their loved ones from harm, neglect, and manipulation, as well as individuals who have mental illness or mental decline. In addition to working in probate courts, he has practiced in the areas of criminal defense and insurance subrogation and has represented creditors in bankruptcy matters.

Steven D. Sciple’s practice is built on the values of integrity, service, and excellence. With over 15 years of litigation experience, he handles every case with accountability and responsiveness while providing clients with skilled legal advice in a timely and efficient manner.

Legal Advocacy & General Civil Practice

Steven provides comprehensive representation across Alabama’s municipal, district, circuit, and appellate courts. His practice is characterized by a commitment to protecting the rights and interests of individuals and families.

• Probate Matters: He maintains a significant focus on probate law, specifically regarding guardianships, conservatorships, and mental illness. He has represented families seeking to protect loved ones from harm as well as individuals navigating mental health challenges.
• General Civil Litigation: Steven manages a broad range of civil matters, including landlord-tenant law, where he provides counsel to both landlords and tenants in various disputes.
• Federal Civil Court: He is a member in good standing of the Southern District of Alabama Federal Court and has experience handling federal civil litigation.

Legal Technology & Architecture

In addition to his courtroom advocacy, Steven is a specialized Technical Advocate who bridges the gap between complex legal requirements and technical execution.

• Systems Architecture: He serves as a "bilingual advocate" for Johnstone Adams, L.L.C., translating the nuanced requirements of attorneys and staff into scalable software configurations.
• Filevine & Domo Specialization: Steven is highly proficient in end-to-end Filevine administration, including custom automated workflows and DocGens. He is also accomplished in Domo, creating real-time performance dashboards to track case health.
• Change Management: He applies active listening and remediation techniques to resolve technical blockers, rebuilding user confidence during software transitions.

Instructional Leadership & Education

Steven’s unique approach is deeply informed by his extensive background in pedagogy and counseling. He leverages these skills to provide instructional leadership, mentoring legal teams through complex digital transformations to ensure high user adoption and maintain firm morale.

By guiding teams through the emotional friction of technology adoption with a high-touch "bedside manner," Steven effectively secures long-term organizational buy-in. He applies these same counseling techniques and active listening to help his clients navigate the complexities of their litigation issues, ensuring they receive compassionate, dedicated support and clear communication throughout the legal process.

Admissions 

Bar Admissions 

• Alabama 

Court Admissions 

• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama