$ 335-595 per hour
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Steven Todd Coopersmith
also known as Steven T. Coopersmith
Virtual Consultation Available
About Steven
Biography
I founded The Coopersmith Law Firm nearly a decade ago, after substantial experience as a business litigator in San Diego, and after service as a military prosecutor in the U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps.
My firm has grown substantially in that time. We represent businesses and individuals with business interests at all stages of litigation, and advise clients on methods to avoid and minimize the risk of litigation. Strategic, straightforward, efficient, and effective, we understand and listen to the needs of our clients - a skill often forgotten in the modern business world.
Our primary practice is business and corporate litigation, including partnership and corporate disputes, executive-level employment matters, financial fraud, and fine art dispute matters. We also handle select public interest and municipal matters based on merit and importance.
The firm holds an "AV-Preeminent" Peer Review rating from the Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory, and has been listed since 2014 in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. We hold a "Superb" rating from the "Avvo" Legal Directory.
I was chosen as one of the San Diego Daily Transcript's "Top Attorneys" in the area of Corporate Litigation for 2012, 2013, and 2014, as a "Top Lawyer" in the San Diego Magazine each year since 2013, and as a San Diego Super Lawyer each year since 2014.
In 2017 and 2018, I had the honor of being selected as one of 50 Top Influential Business Leaders in San Diego by the San Diego Daily Transcript.
I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1996.
Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, the firm provides clear-thinking and intelligent advice to a wide range of clients, and offers the quality of much larger firms for a cost-effective price.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
30 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
Securities and Investment Fraud
15%
Employment and Labor
5%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Steven Todd Coopersmith
1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Online Presence
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Posted by C M | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Brilliant, hard-working, and really knows how to negotiate complex legal issues at a reasonable price.
Steve agreed to take on a minority shareholder grievance against the principles. This is the little guys taking on a nefarious giant. He not only had to develop a winning strategy but he also had to get all of the minority shareholders in the lawsuit to not only agree to the strategy, but also to s...
Posted by Andrew | April 29, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding litigator
Steve Coopersmith is an attorney who not knows the law but understands risk management. His attention to detail and tenacity while facing my opponent's counsel was phenomenal. I was very nervous going into my case but after seeing Steve in action I seriously didn't think of it again. He's tough and...
Steven Todd Coopersmith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a zealous advocate for this clients. He is sharp minded and a master at strategically positioning his cases."
"Steve is a tenacious litigator. He readily understands the value of a case and works hard to achieve that maximum value for his clients. A straight shooter with a wealth of real world trial experience and common sense."
Katrina Decker
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Kevin Wheeler
Patent infringement lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 50 Influential Business Leaders in San Diego, San Diego Daily Transcript
2017
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer San Diego 2017, Super Lawyers
2016
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 10 Lawyers, Corporate Litigation, San Diego Daily Transcript
2014
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell International Law Directory
2014
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2013
Top 10 Attorneys in San Diego, Corporate Litigation, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
2013 Top Lawyers, Business and Commercial Litigation, San Diego Magazine
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 10 Lawyers in San Diego, Corporate Litigation, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory
2011
Best Attorneys of 2011 Nominee, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
Power Lawyers and Law Firms 2011 -- Profile, Riviera Magazine
2011
Pre-Eminent Rating and Inclusion in 2012 Directory, Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers
2011
Lawyers and Law Firms You Need to Know -- Profile, San Diego Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory
2010
Moot Court Judge, University of San Diego Moot Court National Criminal Procedure Competition
2010
Moot Court Judge, University of San Diego Paul A. McLennon, Sr. Honors Moot Court Competition
1997
Commission as a United States Army Officer, President of the United States
1996
Note Editor, Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Attorney / Founder, The Coopersmith Law Firm
2007 - 2008
Senior Counsel, La Bella & McNamara LLP
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Duckor Spradling Metzger & Wynne
2000 - 2004
Associate, Post Kirby Noonan & Sweat LLP
1997 - 2000
Captain, Trial Counsel, US Army JAG Corps
Associations
2011 - Present
San Diego Rotary Club 33Member
2004 - Present
U.S. Supreme CourtMember of the Bar
2000 - Present
Association of Business Trial LawyersMember
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court, Southern District of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court, Central District of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
1999 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesMember of the Bar
1996 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Daughter of Decedent v. Care Facility Client
Resolved case for less than 5% of the amount demanded
Managing Member of LLC and LLC v. Co-Managing Member of LLC
Litigating case in Federal Court
Minority shareholder of privately held company vs. Majority shareholders
Resolved case highly favorably to client
Government Contractor on behalf of U.S. Government v. Another Government Contractor
Settled case favorably to U.S. Government and client
Former Executive v. National Mortgage Company
Resolved highly favorably to client
Art Dealer v. Artist
Resolved highly favorable to art dealer
Former Executive v. Prominent Commercial Retail Management Company
Resolved favorably for former executive
Dentist v. Dentist
Successfully enforced settlement and obtained (and fully collected) judgment reimbursing attorneys fees to client
Former Business Partner v. Former Business Partner
Resolved highly favorably to client
Education
1996
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Law
1992
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
National Conference, NFMA
Trademark Law: What You Need to Know To Protect Your Business
2013
San Diego County Law Library
The World is Not Flat: Seeking Discovery Outside the Litigation Jurisdiction, including Outside the United States
2013
National Convention, NFMA
Trademark Law: What You Need to Know To Protect Your Business
2013
12 / 30 Group, La Jolla
Financial Elder Abuse: How to Spot and Prevent It
2010
CPA Expert Witnesses -- What Attorneys Expect
What a Business Trial Lawyer Expects from a CPA Expert
2010
BisTalk Radio Show with Bob Ryan, KCEO, AM 1000
How to Keep Your Business Out of Litigation
2010
BisTalk Radio Show with Bob Ryan, KCEO AM 1000
Business Owners' Guide to Business Disputes
Publications
2004
Trial Bar News
Dolan King II: Fourth District Adds Another Chapter to Dispute Between Homeowner and Community Association
2002
Trial Bar News
U.S. Supreme Court Permits Restriction of Developing Land Without Compensating Owners
2001
Trial Bar News
Fourth District Court of Appeal Solves Circuity of Liens Problem
2000
Trial Bar News
Pleading Requirements in "Substantial Factor" Products Liability Cases
Languages
English