Who We Are
Experienced. Driven. Client-Focused.
Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad is a litigation-focused law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal service with the responsiveness and efficiency today’s clients demand. Our team of attorneys and legal professionals is known for aggressive advocacy, deep subject-matter knowledge, and personalized client service — all backed by a clear focus on managing the cost and complexity of litigation without compromising results.
With offices throughout the East Coast and clients across the country, we serve as trusted counsel in high-stakes insurance defense, coverage disputes, workers’ compensation subrogation, construction defect litigation, product liability, premises claims, and real estate matters. Our firm also maintains a national practice in mass and class action litigation, prosecuting and defending large-scale claims that shape industries and set precedent.
Our team of experienced attorneys and paralegals delivers aggressive representation balanced with strategic cost management, ensuring that every client receives the highest level of advocacy and efficiency. We uphold the values of experience, reliability, and innovation, leveraging our deep legal expertise and forward-thinking solutions to navigate complex challenges effectively. By fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, we strive to achieve superior results, set the standard for quality in the legal profession, and be a trusted partner in our clients’ success.
A Foundation of Values That Drive Results
We don’t just practice law — we live by values that define how we serve our clients and work as a team:
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards — in our casework, communication, and courtroom presence. Every case receives the full weight of our experience, insight, and preparation.
Integrity
Our clients trust us because we lead with honesty, take ownership of our work, and stand by our word — no shortcuts, no surprises.
Client First
We make our clients’ goals our own. That means clear communication, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach at every stage of a matter.
A Proven Team with National Reach
The firm’s principals — Michael B. Stevens, Bryan W. Black, and Bart Cozad — bring over 100 years of combined litigation experience. Together, they’ve built a team with a deep bench of trial attorneys and legal professionals who are known for delivering results in jurisdictions across the country. Our clients include major insurers, product manufacturers, national retailers, architects, engineers, contractors, and global real estate developers.
