About Stephen
Practice areas
- Litigation: 60%
Assist clients in all facets of civil litigation with a focus on insurance coverage and defense and business litigation, including pre-litigation resolution, pleadings, motion practice, discovery, mediation, settlement, and appeals.
10 years
- Employment and labor: 20%
Assist clients regarding employment law with a focus on wage-and-hour violations, employment policies and procedures, mediation, and settlement.
4 years
- Business: 10%
Entity selection and formation; International and domestic sales, agreements, and contracts; Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks; Noncompete and nondisclosure agreements; Federal and state securities registration, application, and advising; Financing and security interests; Business succession planning; Antitrust and unfair competition; International trade and import/export; Purchase, sale, and lease of real estate; Litigation.
11 years
- Insurance: 10%
Advise large insurers as insurance coverage counsel for claims and litigation arising under various business and employment practices policies regarding the insurer’s duties to defend or indemnify.
7 years
Languages spoken
English
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Vakili & Leus, LLP
3701 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1135
Los Angeles, CA, 90010-2822
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Inactive | 2017 | 05/22/2022 |
| CA | Active | 2012 | 02/07/2022 |
| MN | Authorized to Practice | 2011 | 05/21/2022 |
| Legal answers | 7 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
Spectacular!
5.0 stars
Posted by Elura
September 28, 2015
Professional Recommendation
5.0 stars
Posted by Berton
July 30, 2015
JoJo of Grafflix LLC
5.0 stars
Posted by JoJo
July 22, 2015
Effective and easy to work with
5.0 stars
Posted by Mark
March 18, 2015
Do not recommend
1.0 star
Posted by Terence Quinn
April 15, 2016
Attorney endorsements
(4)
Kwame Osafo-Addo, Business Attorney on Aug 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Very knowledgeable, professional and reliable! I have gotten to know Mr. Hoffman well over the last few years and I highly recommend him!
Daphne Ponds, Unknown Attorney on Jul 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve is genuine, personable, and strives for the best outcomes for his clients. He has demonstrated his excellence as a legal writer and scholar. I would recommend Steve's legal services to my own friends and family.
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