Stephen Arnold Black

I have been practicing Personal Injury and Immigration Law for over 25 years. Throughout my career, I have been honored with several awards including the Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award for Legal Services, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and three American Jurisprudence Awards for achieving the top grades in three of my Law School classes. I am a member of the State Bars of Florida and Texas, The Orange County Bar, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Bar Association, and the U.S District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts in Florida.

In my personal injury practice, I operate on a contingency fee basis, which means clients pay nothing unless they win. My practice primarily focuses on handling cases involving car accidents, slips and falls, trips and falls, security negligence, sexual abuse, premises liability, dog bites, theme park accidents, funeral home misconduct, and other negligence cases.

For immigration matters, I offer services on a flat-fee basis to provide clear pricing for clients. My rates are among the most competitive you’ll find, making quality immigration representation affordable without sacrificing personal attention or results. I represent clients across all 50 states and internationally, and I am dedicated to making the immigration process smooth and accessible.

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  All Personal Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis which means that client pays nothing unless they win the case. All Immigration cases are handled on a flat fee basis with no hidden costs.

Florida

Since 1991

Texas

Since 2005

11th Circuit

Since 1995

Owner

The Black Law Firm

1991 - Current

Associate

Seltzer and Kay Law Firm

1987 - 1990

Whittier Law School

J.D.

1983 - 1986

Activities: Immigration Clinic

Tulane University

B.A.

1978 - 1982

Activities: Tulane Rugby Club

Top Attorney Award

Avvo

2020

American Jurisprudence Awards -3 classes

Bancroft Whitney

Orange County Bar Association

Current

American Bar Association

Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Current

Q. Can I sue an at-fault driver if my attorney won't? Injuries and insurance offer details.

July 27, 2025

A: You should consider retaining another attorney on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Ask your current attorney whether, if he withdraws from your case, he intends to assert a charging lien on any future recovery. If he says no, then you have nothing to lose by letting him go. In the state of Colorado, each driver must carry a minimum amount of liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person. That means that it’s very likely that that’s how much coverage exists on this case, and he may have a lot more. However, keep in mind that attorneys rarely pursue Litigation over and above the policy limits because it is very difficult to collect on a judgment. Think of the O.J. Simpson case many years ago. There was a $32 million judgment but OJ only paid a few thousand dollars of that over the last 30 years. This is why attorneys rarely take cases over policy limits of available insurance coverage. ... Read More

Q. How to become executor of deceased son's estate in Nevada to recover settlement?

July 27, 2025

A: In Nevada, if your son had less than $25,000 in total assets, excluding automobiles, and there is no active probate, you can use a Small Estate Affidavit to transfer those assets.

Once 40 days have passed since your son’s passing, you may complete the affidavit, have it notarized, and submit it to the entity holding the assets (such as a bank or financial institution). They will then process the transfer accordingly.

This is a streamlined alternative to formal probate and is designed for small estates.

Q. Can I sue Airbnb and the host for surveillance camera misuse, TOS violations, and failure to respond to certified demand

July 24, 2025

A: In Florida, it is illegal for an Airbnb host to place cameras inside private bedrooms, regardless of whether a disclaimer is provided. Florida law recognizes a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy in spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms, and secretly recording individuals in such areas can constitute video voyeurism—a third-degree felony under state statute. Victims of this type of surveillance may also have grounds for a civil lawsuit based on invasion of privacy, particularly intrusion upon seclusion, which allows for damages even in the absence of financial loss. Anyone who discovers such a camera should immediately report it to local law enforcement and preserve all relevant evidence, including photographs of the device and its placement. Additionally, the incident should be reported to Airbnb, which prohibits surveillance in private spaces and may take action against the host. Legal counsel should be sought to evaluate potential civil claims and ensure the victim’s rights are fully protected. The challenge you’re going to face is that the host will likely claim the cameras weren’t functioning or were turned off during your stay. In a civil case, the burden is on you to prove that your privacy was actually invaded. Just taking pictures of the cameras and showing where they were placed isn’t enough—you’d need to show they were actively recording or transmitting. Without that kind of evidence, it’s going to be tough to convince a court that there was a real intrusion. ... Read More

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