My practice covers a broad range of civil litigation and transactional matters. I routinely represent corporate, individual, and insurance-based clients on high-exposure complex matters all throughout Southern California in both state and federal courts. I have substantial experience in contract law, business disputes, real estate law, catastrophic injury claims, construction defects, contractor disputes, environmental law, business formation, and commercial landlord-tenant matters.
From prelawsuit strategy to ultimate resolution of each case through mediation, arbitration, settlement, trial or appeals, I am consistently praised for my ability to efficiently achieve successful results for my clients.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2000 | 06/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Dean's Honor Award | California Western School of Law | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Gatzke Dillon & Ballance LLP | 2000 - Present |
Attorney | Lowell & Robbin | 2000 - 2000 |
Legal Intern | Office Of The Public Defender, San Diego, Ca | 1998 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Diego Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Bar Association of North San Diego County | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Construction Defect Journal | SB800 Sole Remedy for Construction Defect Actions | 2015 |
Construction Defect Journal | Design Professionals Owe a Duty of Care to Homeowners | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
University of California, Santa Barbara | 1993 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Otay Land Co. v. United Enterprises 672 F.3d 115 (9th Cir. 2012) |
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Richard Mahavier, Litigation Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this Steve; I worked with him over several years on a very complicated environmental case. During that time he demonstrated excellent skills as an attorney.
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