Stephen Test is a partner in the Litigation Department at Williams Mullen. A trial attorney in Virginia since 1979, he focuses his practice on civil, construction and commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Mr. Test has tried many jury and non-jury cases as well as administrative hearings, arbitration proceedings, mediations and appeals. He represents and defends individuals, businesses, partnerships and corporations in complex commercial disputes.

Education
George Mason University, J.D. -1979
George Mason University, B.S. - 1974

Professional Affiliations
American Arbitration Association, Arbitrator for Construction Industry Disputes in the Washington, D.C. Region
American Bar Association
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Virginia State Bar, Council
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Awards and Honors
Listed in "Legal Elite," Virginia Business magazine
Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers magazine - Business Litigation
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Publications
Construction Law Seminar, "Construction Issues in Virginia," Co-Author and Lecturer Construction Law Seminar, "Virginia Construction Law," Co-Author and Lecturer
Construction Law Seminar, "What Do You Do When?," Co-Author and Lecturer

Representations

1. Defended an organ procurement organization in Eastern Virginia in an action brought by a hospital and a waiting heart transplant patient alleging failure to comply with federal regulations for fair procurement and distribution practices of donated human hearts. This case presented issues of first impression on a national level relating to federal legislation for the procurement and distribution of donated human organs.
   
2. Defended a client in a jury trial against a claim for breach of a commercial lease and damages. The case involved oral modification of written lease provisions and proof of knowledge and waiver of those provisions by the landlord.
   
3. Represented a contractor in a breach of contract action brought against a condominium owners' association. The trial involved issues of the condominium owners' selection of an inappropriate and defective paint product for application to the outside of an oceanfront high-rise condominium.
   
4. Defended a residential real estate developer against a claim brought by a former partner for fraudulent conveyances and misappropriation of company funds.
   
5. Defended a general contractor in a construction dispute involving issues of first impression in Virginia courts. The defense of "pay-when-paid" language in construction contracts was recognized for the first time by the Virginia Supreme Court.

Community Involvement
Virginia Musical Theater, Board of Directors
Virginia Stage Company, Former Board of Directors