Steven Michael Karcher

Steven Michael Karcher

4.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 36 years

Business Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Litigation ... +2 more

2100 F Street, Suite 240, Bakersfield, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Steve Karcher, Attorney at Law

2100 F Street, Suite 240, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

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Steven Michael Karcher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

One of Kern County's Finest

Steve Karcher is a hardworking, and knowledgeable lawyer. He treats his clients with the respect and attention that they deserve, no matter the kind of case. He's patient with his clients, and doesn't falter when it comes to standing his ground in front of a judge or jury. He believes in treating eve...ry one equally, and with the utmost fairness. This is the kind of lawyer you want to have on your side, representing you in your time of need. He has a great staff who are more than willing to help you in any way that the can, and are capable of getting your questions answered, no matter what. He's been practicing for many years, and is understanding of different aspects of the law. He sees things from different sides, and is able to almost predict what the other side is going to say or do. I'd recommend Steve Karcher for any situation you might have from personal injury or business litigation to white collar defense and probate law. All in all, a great attorney to work with, and work for.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015

A dedicated and smart local lawyer

Steve is a dedicated and wicked smart lawyer, with great business and real estate experience all over California. He has always responded very quickly to my calls or emails, and really goes the extra mile. He writes very well, knows the courts and the judges, and unlike other lawyers focuses on h...elping me and saving me money, first. A good guy with great and helpful staff.

Posted by Chriso | October 4, 2013

Steven Karcher

Estimated about $1500 to close a sale of a small business. Could not get the wording right in the docs. Lied about how much time he was spending. Lied about his communications with the buyers lawer. Repeatedly furnished the same docs that he had written wrong in the first place. Showed up uninvited ...to a meeting between the clients and charged for it. His bill was up $6,500 and climbing before we fired him. Not one document that he worked on was correctly written. Even names were spelled wrong. He filed a lien against the sale and demanded to be compensated. STEVE KARCHER is not the kind of person you want to do business with. Blood sweat and tears are what put food on my table. What puts food on your table Steve?

Steven Karcher

Replied last June 30, 2015

We're truly sorry that you felt you had a bad experience with our firm. We don't remember the events quite as described. There was an awful lot going on and many more people with interests in the conclusion of the sale of your business that I initially understood Please do know that we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. We have always cared deeply about our clients, their satisfaction and their welfare. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns. --SMK

Posted by Jeff | June 13, 2013

Steve Karcher can be recommended as an excellent attorney.

Our company has a longstanding relationship with Steve Karcher. He listens. He helps us take care of our business challenges with energy, professionalism and integrity.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Paul Harris Fellow, Bakersfield East Rotary Club

Work Experience

2011 - 2013

Managing Partner, The Karcher Law Firm, APC

2009 - 2011

Senior Cousnel, Ericksen Arbuthnot, Inc.

1999 - 2009

Office Managing Senior Partner, Ericksen Arbuthnot, Inc

1997 - 1998

Adjunct Professor Business Law, California State University, Bakersfield

1992 - 1999

Junior Partner, Borton Petrini. LLP

1989 - 1992

Associate Attorney, Ericksen Arbuthnot, Inc

1985 - 1988

Law Clerk on Contract, Injury and Defense Insurance Cases, Emory University School Of Law

1983 - 1985

Law Clerk, City & County Of San Francisco

Associations

1992 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Federal Eastern District Civil Rights Pro Bono Panel

Member

Thomas More Legal Society of Orange County

Member

Bakersfield East Rotary

Member

Paul Harris Fellowship

Rotary

2008 - 2010

City of Shafter, Chamber of Commerce Board

President

1999 - 1999

Kern County Bar Association

Chair

1998 - 1998

Kern County Bar Association

Chairman

1997 - 2001

Bakersfield City Schools Education Foundation

Board Member

Education

2013

Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary

MA - Masters

1988

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

California State University, Hayward

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