STEVEN ELIE
Co-Managing Partner
Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP
Musick Peeler co-managing partner Steven J. Elie’s professional experience spans dozens of actions in California state and federal courts involving groundwater contamination, hazardous substances, and high-exposure tort claims, as well as disputes arising under landmark environmental statutes and local regulatory regimes. He has served as lead trial counsel in complex, multiparty litigation and administrative actions, navigating cases that demand technical mastery, strategic discipline, and credibility with courts and agencies alike. In parallel, his insurance practice, which covers primary, excess, and umbrella policies, has guided insurers through high-risk coverage disputes.
Elie’s leadership has had a direct and lasting impact on the firm’s organization and clients. As outside general counsel to mid-size companies, he has become a trusted advisor, guiding organizations through regulatory compliance, remediation, governance, and growth.
