Anton J. Stewart

"I truly enjoy the labor of putting together a persuasive, intellectually rigorous argument. As an advocate, I draw on my cross-jurisdictional experience to find unique and economical solutions to my clients’ legal challenges and then make sure that the court not only hears but fully understands my client’s position."
— Anton J. Stewart

An attorney with a practice spanning civil and common law systems, Anton J. Stewart brings eight years of nationwide experience to clients engaged in high-stakes business disputes. Licensed in Texas, New York, and the District of Columbia, Anton represents Fortune 500 companies and emerging businesses in commercial, trade secret, employment, and mass tort matters in federal and state courts across the country.

Anton's approach to litigation is both strategic and practical. He focuses on achieving optimal business outcomes first and legal victories second, working closely with his clients to develop case management strategies that align with the clients’ long-term business goals.

Whether through aggressive motion practice, successful jury trials, or negotiated settlements, Anton ensures his clients receive results-oriented representation that preserves their ongoing profitability and goodwill.

“I can win the case for you but are you getting made whole at the end? If the answer is ‘no,’ then I am not doing my job. My clients hire me to protect their business, not get a million-dollar judgment against an insolvent debtor.”

Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025), Anton successfully uses his business acumen to obtain measurable results for clients across industries. His recent successes include agreed injunctive relief for an oilfield client in a $4 million unfair competition case, dismissal of over 20 federal and state employment claims for management-side clients, and a full jury verdict in a complex UCC dispute.

Anton is particularly skilled at preventing litigation through proactive business counseling. His philosophy is on-point: “If you have a $100,000+ deal, spend a fraction of its worth on a competent lawyer to review the terms. Business disputes are inevitable, but proactive legal counsel will save you tenfold when a lawsuit comes."

Anton's international legal education and experience provide a unique perspective on cross-border business matters. Fluent in French and Russian, he serves clients with global operations and complex international legal needs.

Outside of the courtroom, Anton is an avid traveler, with over 50 countries and 20+ states and territories under his belt. A skilled pianist and student of diverse government systems, Anton brings that deep intellectual curiosity and global perspective to his legal practice.

Primary Focus & Experience

• Commercial Litigation
• Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
• Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements (Disputes and Counseling)
• Mass Tort Defense
• Labor and Employment Disputes
• International Business Disputes and Arbitrations

Recent Significant Engagements

• Obtained a temporary restraining order and an agreed injunction against a competitor in a $4 million+ mass workforce departure case for an oil and gas client
• Successfully argued for Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of Lanham Act counterclaims against a national financial services client
• Secured dismissal of 20+ state and federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (including ADEA, ADA, Title VII, NYSHRL, TCHRA, and NYLL)
• Obtained a full jury verdict and an award of attorney’s fees for a European manufacturing client in a complex UCC dispute
• Negotiated a low-six-figure settlement of a multi-plaintiff tort case involving a refinery accident with multiple serious injuries
• Obtained dismissal of all claims against an EU client for want of personal jurisdiction in a federal district court
• Secured a permanent, gag-order injunction against a pro se defendant harassing a national deli client with unfounded demands for money
• Counseled a US-Canadian client in a successful post-merger reduction in workforce
• Successfully argued for dismissal of $1 million+ tort claims against a professional services client on the basis of the Texas anti-SLAPP statute
• Obtained a summary judgment for an upstream client in a seven-figure tort case involving catastrophic injuries to a rig hand
• Negotiated a favorable mediated settlement of a $2 million+ commercial dispute between two national oil marketers
• Advised a national telemedicine client in a merger involving a reshuffle of a multistate, multi-entity women’s health practice

Admissions

• Texas
• New York
• District of Columbia
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education

• J.D. with Honors, Emory University School of Law
• LL.B. with Merit, The University of Edinburgh, UK
• J.D. Equivalent with First-Class Honors, Ural State Law Academy, Russia