Steve Schinker is the founding attorney of Essential Counsel, LLC, where he provides practical, business-minded legal counsel to companies, owners, and executives focused on fractional General Counsel services, high-value contract negotiations, and complex dispute resolution. Drawing on extensive federal and state trial & litigation experience plus deep C-Suite experience for companies with a global reach, Steve helps clients solve problems early, structure deals clearly, and optimize cash flow. He is known for combining active listening, careful legal analysis, and clear, practical advice with responsive service and a strong understanding of the relationship dynamics and business realities behind each matter. Steve welcomes referrals from Indian River County Bar Association colleagues for clients who need experienced, strategic, and approachable counsel for their needs.