Steven Torgesen
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Steven Torgesen
Steven Torgesen is a lawyer based in Falls Church, VA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Steven Torgesen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Plave Koch PLC
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Falls Church, VA
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