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Stephen Mark Stern
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Founded more than 20 years ago as a boutique law firm serving artists and entrepreneurs in Arizona and California, the Stephen Stern Law Firm provides the highest quality legal services in the areas of contracts, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, debt relief, bankruptcy and estate planning. Stephen Stern has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines and TV for not only his legal work but also for his community outreach. He is also a highly-requested speaker in the areas of intellectual property, media and business law.
We understand the challenges and goals of our Clients. We seek creative and cost efficient methods to obtain successful results, whether it’s to resolve a dispute, negotiate an agreement, or plan for the future.
Our clients are our extended family, which brings purpose, passion and personal commitment to excellence
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
34%
28 years | 5,000 cases
Business
33%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Estate Planning
33%
250 cases
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 27 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Stephen M. Stern, PC
1232 Park Street Suite 201B, Paso Robles, CA, 93446
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Practice Areas
Business (3)
Estate Planning (3)
Lawsuits & Disputes (3)
Trusts (3)
Bankruptcy & Debt (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Intellectual Property (2)
Trademark Application (2)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Credit Repair (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Land Use & Zoning (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Trademark Infringement (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | State, Local And Municipal Law
Appeal of city ordinance
Stephen was very diligent in obtaining information and expert advice to help us protest the city of Morro Bay wanting us to cut down our 80-year-old hedge. I was impressed by the thoroughness of his research.
Posted by Monica | September 09, 2015
Stephen Stern Excellent Attorney
I have known Mr. Stern for over 15 years. Stephen has always been my go to for all legal questions, concerns and needs. He is knowledgeable about many issues and is generous with this time. I can't recommend him enough.
Posted by Richard | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent counsel & organization
Stephen has provided sound counsel to my company for several years now. He is honest, diligent, and extremely thorough. He was vital in securing our intellectual property and I can say with confidence that we would not have acquired it without Stephen's incredibly hard work. I highly recommend Stephe...
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Experience
Honors
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
Gold Axe Award, Northern Arizona University
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Professor, California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo
1998 - Present
Owner, Stern Law Firm
1987 - 1995
Assistant to President, Northern Arizona University
Associations
2015 - Present
GraduateStudent Loan Workshop
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2003 - Present
San Luis Obispo County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
1998 - 2003
Coconino County Bar AssociationVice President
Education
1998
Washburn University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Northern Arizona University
MA.Ed
1985
Northern Arizona University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Family Care Network
Student Loan Debt
2009
California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo
Business Law
N/A
Buenos Aires School of Law
Contracts
Publications
1998
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
What are my rights in getting my landlord to pay for utilities that are stated as his responsibility on my lease?
16 May 2019
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17 May 2016