Steve Gordon's Schools

• South Texas College of Law , Class of 1985 Bachelors in Law Juris Doctorate

Steve Gordon's Affiliations

• Maritime Law Association

• American Association of Justice Admiralty Law Section, Railroad Law Section, Interstate Trucking Litigation Group

• Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Steve Gordon's Publications

• The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) November, 2010 by Steve Gordon Established in 1908, the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) plays an instrumental role in recovering losses and damages for railroad workers who are injured while on the job. Commonly mistaken for workers’ compensation, FELA actually allows employees to sue their respective companies for negligence. Unlike workers’ compensation, which only allows workers a previously set amount in damages per specific injury, FELA enables workers to pursue recovery for a broad range of lost wages, loss of earning capacity, medical bills, pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical disfigurement and impairment, and rehabilitation costs. If you plan to file for restitution under FELA, it is important to engage the services of a lawyer who is well versed in FELA law. In fact, it is virtually impossible to recover any damages without legal guidance, especially because the railroad company will be building a case against you from the moment they receive notice of your injury. FELA attorneys guide their clients through every minute complexity of the law while streamlining the process for better understanding and to ensure comprehensive representation. More information on FELA can be found at http://www.Gordon-Elias.com.

• Steve Gordon's Professional Organizations December, 2010 by Steve Gordon Over the course of my career, I have maintained a commitment to keeping abreast of the constantly changing trends related to my professional interests. To this end, I am an active member of a number of professional organizations. You can find some information about these groups below. The Texas Trial Lawyers Association (ttla.com) – The Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) commands over 60 years of history in legal matters. TTLA boasts thousands of members – trial lawyers at firms ranging from solo practices to large corporate companies. TTLA offers unparalleled networking opportunities, valuable resources, and numerous opportunities for continuing legal education. The American Association for Justice (justice.org) – Founded in 1946, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) is a diverse group of legal professionals united in pursuing justice for employees suffering from work-related injuries. Steve Gordon is an active Member of the Admiralty Section and the Railroad Section of AAJ. As the world’s largest trial bar, AAJ is committed to providing its members with the most comprehensive resources and ongoing legal education available. The Maritime Law Association of the United States (mlaus.org) – For over a century, the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA) has fought to improve maritime law within the United States through a series of reforms. MLA is home to a multitude of sub-committees, including Marine Ecology and Maritime Criminal Law, Inland Waters and Towing, Government Liaison, and Continuing Legal Education.

• The Florida State University, Steven Gordon January, 2011 During his undergraduate years, Steve Gordon conducted his studies at The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida State University was conceived in 1823 when the region’s legislature commenced the process of planning a higher education system for the territory’s residents. The federal government reserved two townships to house educational institutions in 1825. Two decades later, another two townships joined this venture. Ultimately, two seminaries were erected on either side of the Suwannee River. In 1957, one of the seminaries merged with the Florida Institute, a school for boys, and began offering postsecondary education to students. The Tallahassee Female Academy joined the school in the subsequent year, making the West Florida Seminary a co-educational institution. During the mid-1860s, the state legislature changed the name of the school to The Florida Military and Collegiate Institute, acknowledging the addition of a military program established to train cadets. Following the Civil War, the school began expanding and improving upon its educational programs. Before the turn of the century, The Florida Military and Collegiate Institute had awarded its first diplomas. In 1901, the school’s name was changed again, this time to Florida State College, reflecting its four-year programs and degrees. Throughout the 1900s, the college underwent substantial growth and restructuring. Male and female students were temporarily divided again, as the University of Florida in Gainesville was founded for the men and the original institution was renamed, first as the Florida Female College and then as the Florida State College for Women. The conclusion of the Second World War in 1945 brought men back to the Tallahassee campus and the university’s educational program added a multitude of new divisions of study. Today, The Florida State University encompasses 15 independent colleges comprising 542 buildings and spanning 1,550 acres. In the past decade, a new College of Medicine opened, and the university launched the Office of National Fellowships.

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