Awards & Professional Recognition
Getting Results for the Injured of Colorado
Attorney Stephen A. Longo built his reputation representing catastrophic injury victims at one of the most respected law firms in the country before founding The Longo Firm, LLC to give clients the personalized attention larger firms often can’t. The recognition he’s earned since reflects that same standard, including honors from national rating services and trial lawyer organizations.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Stephen holds membership in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million-dollar verdicts or settlements for their clients. At the time he became a member, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum had only 36 members in the entire state of Colorado.
Super Lawyers
Stephen was selected to the Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2017 through 2026 and was selected to the Super Lawyers list in 2027. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through a selection process that includes independent research and peer evaluation. No more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state are selected to Super Lawyers.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America and Avvo
Stephen has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, a peer-review honor built entirely from evaluations by other attorneys in the same practice area. He also holds a 10.0 rating on Avvo, the highest score the platform awards, backed by a 4.9 out of 5.0 client review average across more than 50 reviews.
The National Trial Lawyers
Stephen has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 list and to the organization’s Top 25 in Mass Torts. Expertise.com separately selected him among Colorado Springs’ Top 10 Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in 2020.
Media Recognition
Stephen provides regular legal commentary for KOAA Channel 5 News in Colorado Springs, and his analysis has extended to national coverage. In 2025, he appeared on Court TV and Surviving the Survivor to discuss the reindictment of Barry Morphew in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, and he has previously provided commentary on the Patrick Frazee and Leticia Stauch cases for Colorado audiences.
Professional Associations and Admissions
Stephen is licensed to practice law in six jurisdictions, reflecting a career that began in Los Angeles before he relocated his practice to Colorado:
- Colorado Bar: Admitted since 2012.
- California Bar: Admitted since 2011.
- Arizona Bar: Admitted since 2020, supporting the firm’s Scottsdale office.
- District of Columbia Bar: Admitted since 2012.
- Pennsylvania Bar: Admitted since 2026.
- South Carolina Bar: Admitted since 2026.
- American Association for Justice: Active member.
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association: EAGLE member, a designation reserved for members who provide significant financial support to the organization’s advocacy work.
- El Paso County Bar Association: Active member.
- Justice HQ: Member of this national network of boutique plaintiffs’ firms.
A Track Record Built One Case at a Time
This recognition reflects the professional reputation and track record Stephen has built representing injured clients. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, or other serious incident in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, or the surrounding area, contact us today for a free case evaluation.