Stephen Benda

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9.1

Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 3
Professional Conduct 5

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 30% Debt Collection
    21 years, 500 cases
  • 30% Litigation
    21 years, 200 cases
  • 40% Other
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-45%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (10 minutes)
  • Hourly ($120-$300/hour)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Address registered with Bar Association
    750 Menlo Ave #350
    Menlo Park, CA 94025
    650-323-6600
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Languages

  • French

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 22 years since Stephen Benda was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Offices of Stephen Benda 1987–present
President at Venture Growth, Inc. 1982–1986
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Golden Gate University School of Law Taxation LL.M - Master of Laws (Tax) 1989
Peninsula University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor (Valedictorian) 1986
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Silicon Valley Top Lawyers San Jose Magazine 2007
Silicon Valley Top Lawyers San Jose Magazine 2006
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Palo Alto Area Bar Association 1987–present
Member Santa Clara County Bar Association 1987–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 1
Question: bk
Stephen's answer: Yes. Whether they are dischargeable in a Chapter 7 depends on when they were due and when they were ... more

Publications

Article Publication Date
Corson v Commissioner of the Internal Revenue United States Tax Court 2000
Szabo v CIR United States Tax Court 1992

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Enforcing Judgments KCSM TV Channel 60 - Legal Currents 1994