Gerald Carey Sterns

Gerald Carey Sterns

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Contact Information

  • Law Offices of Sterns & Walker
    825 Washington St. # 305
    Oakland, CA 94607
    Office: 510-267-0500
    Fax: 510-267-0506
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  • Sterns & Walker
    580 California Street
    Suite 500
    San Francisco, CA 94104
    Office: 415-255-4700
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (1)

Gerald Sterns currently focuses his practice on plaintiff's litigation referrals on major aviation accidents , products liability, and other catastrophic... more

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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Exceptional and Experienced Attorney”

Posted by: Michael, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I have had the privilege and honor to work with Jerry Sterns on several matters over the years. He is not only an exceptionally skilled attorney,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Herbert Ira Ellis

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Herbert Ellis , Freehold (NJ), 5 months ago
Christian K. Lassen II

Top-notch attorney. Highly regarded among fellow lawyers.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

53 years since Gerald Carey Sterns was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1960 12/20/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Sterns & Walker 1977–present
Fellow at International Academy of Trial Lawyers 1977–2011

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1959
University of Iowa B.S.C. 1954

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2011
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 2002–present
Member American Judicature Society 2000–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Coffee, Tea or Handcuffs San Diego Union Tribune 2007
"Air Crash Cases in the United States," 45-46 Netherlands Juristenblad 1109; N/A 1994
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Aviation Law Dallas Aviation Symposium 2010
World Association of Detectives Embry Riddle law seminar 1998