Steven M. Schain - Miami Beach, FL
Attorney at Malkin Law, P.A.
Consumer Finance Litigation Lawyers in Miami Beach, FL
260 95th Street Suite 206 Miami Beach, FL 33154
- Free Consultation
Miami Beach Consumer Finance Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Consumer Finance Litigation
- Banking Law
- Cannabis Law
Attorney Information
Overview
2019 National Law Journal “Finance, Banking, & Capital Markets Trailblazer” award winner, Steve is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and represents entities, governments and individuals in litigation, regulation, compliance, preparing and submitting license applications, entity formation, and drafting legislation.
A nationally recognized consumer finance litigation, banking law and cannabis law expert, Steve is an American Lawyer Media columnist, frequent Pennsylvania Bar Institute and National Bar Institute author and lecturer and serves as a court appointed judge pro tempore and arbitrator.
Steve is also an Adjunct Faculty Member of, and teaches “Cannabis Law” at, Stockton University, one of only 12 universities offering a major in Cannabis and Hemp Studies. A Psychedelic Bar Association founder, Steve serves on, and makes regular presentations to, the American Society of Testing and Measurement, the National Cannabis Industry Association, the International Cannabis Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Group, Cannabis Professional Advancement Series, and Marijuana Business Daily.
Steve also serves on both Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia County administrative committees charged with drafting and revising state and local cannabis related regulations.
Steve earned his B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Law Review and graduated with honors.
Before entering private practice, Steve served as law clerk to a U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2019 National Law Journal “Finance, Banking, & Capital Markets Trailblazer” award winner
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
J.D.
Law Review: University of Pittsburgh Law Review, Editor
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
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Non Legal Education
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Pennsylvania State University
B.A.
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Pennsylvania State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Law Clerk
Classes and Seminars
- “Cannabis Law”, Adjunct Faculty Member, Stockton University
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1989
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1989
- New Jersey
Other Affiliations
- Psychedelic Bar Association, Founder
- American Society of Testing and Measurement
- National Cannabis Industry Association
- International Cannabis Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Credit Union Association
- Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Group
- Cannabis Professional Advancement Series
- Marijuana Business Daily
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia County administrative committees
Contact
260 95th Street
Suite 206
Miami Beach, FL 33154
Phone: 215-235-2280
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.malkinlawfirm.com
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