Stephen Gregory Hammers

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Stephen Gregory Hammers

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Commercial real estate Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Commercial, Litigation, Real Estate, Business

Law Offices, 1601 Dove Street, Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA

About Stephen

Biography

30-Year Business Litigator with Proven Trial Record. Call (949) 783-5143.

30-Year Business Litigator with Proven Trial Record. Call (949) 783-5143.

30-Year Business Litigator with Proven Trial Record. Call (949) 783-5143.

30-Year Business Litigator with Proven Trial Record. Call (949) 783-5143.

30-Year Business Litigator with Proven Trial Record. Call (949) 783-5143.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

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Commercial Real Estate 25%

34 years | 170 cases

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Litigation 25%

34 years | 420 cases

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Real Estate 25%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hammers Law PC

Law Offices, 1601 Dove Street, Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

hammers-law.com

Online Presence

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Stephen Gregory Hammers's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shep | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Lawyer

Stephen Hammers was a referral from another lawyer who could not represent my case, and I approached hiring Steve with some anxiety because I had always applied the skills of the referring lawyer over the past many years. I had no previous knowledge of Steve's work, and hoped that this referral was a... solid recommendation. My matter was involved, and the case appeared to be risky. In fact, the referring lawyer (my long time friend) advised me that I stood little chance of prevailing. All that I knew was that I was in the right, and that a good lawyer might be able to prevail. Steve was cautious about giving me any hope at first, but he could see clear pathways to defeating the defendants. He applied his boundless energy to the intellect and resourcefulness that has made him such a superstar in Orange County, and we worked together in an efficient yet highly effective manner to hone the case. His persistence along certain lines of advice that at times were lost on me became invaluable to the direction that the case took, and we developed a momentum that was itself very effective for our success. While we spent time and effort on certain details, Steve never appeared to delay nor overstudy any point. At no time did I ever have the slightest doubt that he had my best interests as his own, and that he was keeping the billing as low as practicable without creating any new difficulties. He predicted a wide variety of events which all came to pass as he described, and portrayed undesirable outcomes that we avoided altogether largely because of how well he articulated their potential negative impacts to me. He kept or improved the calendar originally set, and maintained in his keen mind each item of concern and advantage without the level of discussion that I had anticipated. In fact, he demonstrated extraordinary capacity to divine the intentions and thought patterns of each defendant, whom he never met, better than I ever could and I had known each for over ten years. We prevailed in what I term a "100% victory" over the defendants. Steve took it all in stride, and yet I cannot ever say enough to express my appreciation of his character, his professionalism, his friendship to me during rough periods, and his overall value to the legal profession. He is what ANY client would hope for when life events require legal counsel or representation. I am not a litigious individual, but he was right there when I needed the right lawyer, and I am forever grateful to him and the staff that he has deservedly assembled around him. He is an inspiration to me, and I am quite certain that he will continue to serve as an inspiration to those who need the best lawyer! He is a superb human being, and I am able to enjoy my life day by day going forward simply because of his formidable skills and sharp focus as my lawyer when I needed his help.

Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2013

A Superb Lawyer

I called Stephen G. Hammers to handle a real estate transaction for me because I was having problems reaching an agreement with another party. From the beginning, Mr. Hammers put my mind at ease by telling me what to expect, exlained the procedure and my options and offered some very useful suggesti...ons in going forward with my case. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and answered all my questions. Mr. Hammers also kept my best interests in mind. He did his absolute best and got me the outcome I wanted. I am extremely satisfied with his service.

Posted by Wendy | September 21, 2012

Excellent Attorney

We reside in New Jersey and had an issue with a California rehabilitation facility that refused to appropriately refund to us a large amount of money. Although the facility was horrible, we did not want to get into a lawsuit with them, we just wanted our refund. Mr. Hammers listened to our situatio...n, acted quickly and appropriately on our behalf, and resolved the matter just as we had hoped. We found he and his staff a pleasure to work with, always responding to our inquiries and asking our opinions on how we wished to proceed. We believe that Mr. Hammers' excellent reputation was why our situation was settled quickly, the opposing counsel simply did not want to battle him in court. The attorney fees charged were explained to us up front, and the fees were fair and accurate. We knew nothing about attorneys in California. Stephen G. Hammers was recommended to us from a friend of a friend, and we got lucky. I was a legal secretary for many years, and my husband and I have had to deal with a few legal issues over the years, and I can honestly say that Stephen G. Hammers was one of the best attorneys with whom we have ever worked. If you need a lawyer in California, in our experience, Mr. Hammers is the best, and if he does not handle whatever type of law you need, I would completely trust his recommendations. We never had the pleasure to meet Mr. Hammers in person, but from our phone conversations and correspondence I would have to say he just seemed like a really great guy!

Posted by JIM WOZAB | June 22, 2012

GREAT SERVICE BY A TRUSTED ATTORNEY

Mr. Hammers did an outstanding job representing our interests. He was very clear in his explanations, he gave good rational advice and was always available for consultation. Even when it was not always to his best financial interests, he gave his best efforts to protect our position.

Posted by kc | August 19, 2009

HE GOES ALL THE WAY!

Mr. Hammers supported me during a very stressful litigation. He was never "off duty" if I needed him. What a great guy to have as your advocate. Super easy to deal with, but I definitely has that edge needed to be a good litigator... I saw him in action, & he's impressive!

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Stephen Gregory Hammers's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Wong

Litigation lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Steve for 2 years. He is a great litigator who will advocate zealously for his clients in a ethical and cost efficient manner."

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David Crowe

Litigation lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Steve on a litigation matter involving claims in both California and Washington state courts. I found Steve’s frank communication style and candor refreshing. His interest in ensuring that his client received effective and efficient representation was clear from day one. I would not hesitate to work with Steve again and believe his results based attitude would be an asset to any client."

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William Hensley

Litigation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked the defense side of a litigation matter with Mr. Hammers, although we represented different clients. Mr. Hammers made superb strategy decisions, had excellent paperwork, and always kept to his word in a professional way. In fact, Mr. Gorham was opposing counsel, and I notice he endorses Steve, which says a lot. A first rate litigator. --William M. (Mike) Hensley"

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Al Van Kampen

Litigation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve and I worked together on a matter where there were cases between the parties filed both in California and Washington. We achieved a great result for the client, and Steve exhibited astute lawyering and a keen appreciation for the client's best interests."

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Gary Gorham

Litigation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is smart and professional, and is also able to operate above the fray and build a positive and constructive relationship with his opposing counsel."

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Hillary Bibicoff

Litigation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Joseph Wohrle

Real estate lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Hammers was a highly competent advocate for his client in a difficult, hotly contested matter. His papers were top-notch, as were his presentations in court, arbitration, and mediation. I would recommend Mr. Hammers without hesitation to those in need of legal services in the area of litigation, especially regarding real estate matters."

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Wayne Brosman

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Joyce Young

Litigation lawyer

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Bruce Gary

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W. Smith

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John Wong

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David Crowe

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Al Van Kampen

Business lawyer

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William Hensley

Business lawyer

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Christopher Boman

Employment and labor lawyer

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Hillary Bibicoff

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Jack Smart

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Steven Heimberg

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Cheryl Orr

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Rita Diaz

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Wayne Brosman

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Joseph Wohrle

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Trial Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Top Attorney, Coast Magazine

2015

Top Trial Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America

2014

Top Trial Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America

2014

Top Trial Lawyer, OC Metro Magazine

2013

Top Trial Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America

2012

Top Trial Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America

2011

Top Trial Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America

N/A

International Academny of Trial Lawyers, Loyola Law School

N/A

Byrne Award, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Principal, Hammers Law PC

2007 - 2018

Shareholder, Price, Crooke, Gary & Hammers, Incorporated

2002 - 2007

Partner, Ryan, Brosman & Hammers

2001 - 2002

Associate, Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez LLP

1992 - 2000

Associate, Epport, Richman & Robbins

Associations

2016 - Present

Loyola Law School

Chairman, Juris Society

2016 - Present

Loyola Law School

Member, Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America

Life Member

2008 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Business Litigation Section

2000 - Present

State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section

Member

1992 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Real Property Section

1992 - Present

State Bar of California, Litigation Section

Member

2003 - 2006

Villa Montana HOA Board

Board Member

2000 - 2004

Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Trust v. Briggs, Briggs Ventures

Court awarded Mr. Hammers' client $410,000.00 in compensatory damages, $1 Million in punitive damages and $92,000.00 in prejudgment interest.

Oso Trabuco LLC v. Bixby Development Company, LLC

Arbitrator awarded Mr. Hammers' client $1.7 Million in damages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs exceeding $500,000. All sums sought by Developer on its Cross-claims ($7.5 Million) were denied.

Charles Dunn Company v. Kymm Trust

Verdict of $461,290.50 in Favor of Charles Dunn Company, Mr. Hammers' Client.

Chicago Title Company v. Alpine-Rivera, LLC, H. Wayne Klekamp, Inc., Destiny-Phoenix, et.al.

Wayne Klekamp, Inc., Mr. Hammers' client, prevailed.

Pace v. Summerfield

Phillip Pace Awarded verdict in his favor.

E&R Liquor Partnership Dispute (Sabbagh v. Isak and Hachicho) KC045449

ER Liquor and its owner prevailed.

Ventura Tarzana, LLC v. Computer Palace, Inc., Shamolian

Verdict in favor of Ventura Tarzana, LLC

Lee v. Isak KC043708

Defendant Chukrala Isak prevailed.

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Education

1991

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Upper Div. Property Class, Southwestern Law

Anti-deficiency Legislation

2007

Upper Div. Property Class, Southwestern Law

Anti-deficiency Legislation

2007

LA Broker Conference

Avoidance of Claims

Publications

2012

The Legal Corner for California Business, Food & Manufacturing No Paltry Purchase Orders!

2012

Cal Real Estate & Lending Redevelopment Deals?

Languages

Spanish

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