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Stephen Benda

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9.3

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 30% Debt Collection
    22 years, 500 cases
  • 30% Litigation
    22 years, 200 cases
  • 20% Personal Injury
    22 years, 150 cases
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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 state bar
    750 Menlo Ave #350
    Menlo Park, CA 94025
    Office: 650-323-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • French

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Endorsement from lawyer: Vi Tran , Menlo Park (CA), 4 months ago

Résumé

Licenses

  • 23 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: Are federal and state tax debt dischargeable in...
Stephen's answer: Depends on: (1) What type of taxes (income, employment, excise etc.) (2) How old the taxes... 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