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Biography
Stephen G. Opperwall has 40 years of experience representing clients in civil lawsuits, with a focus on creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation.
Mr. Opperwall was first designated a Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights in 1997, a specialist designation that has been earned by only 9 attorneys in California.
Mr. Opperwall was first named to the list of Super Lawyers of Northern California in 2007, a list that is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys.
Mr. Opperwall is a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a forum of attorneys who have recovered $2,000,000 or more for one or more clients, something which Mr. Opperwall has done multiple times.
Mr. Opperwall has been named to the exclusive list of the Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators in commercial litigation, civil litigation, and high stakes litigation.
Mr. Opperwall represents clients in civil litigation focusing on creditors' rights, and also in other litigation including a range of other issues in business, commercial law, and bankruptcy.
Mr. Opperwall has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients throughout his career.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 395-395 per hour
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 44 years
State: California
Acquired: 1981
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Location
Law Offices of Stephen G. Opperwall
4900 Hopyard Road Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
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Experience
Honors
2017
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2009
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2008
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2008
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2007
Super Lawyers of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2005
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2004
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2003
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2002
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2001
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2000
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
2000
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2000
Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who in America
2000
Who's Who in the World, Marquis Who's Who in the World
1999
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
1998
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
1997
Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, American Board of Certification
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Stephen G. Opperwall
Associations
2006 - 2008
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
1997 - 2008
Commercial Law League of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Lawsuit to recover compensation
$2,400,000
Lawsuit to recover commissions
$2,500,000.
Education
1981
University of Santa Clara, School of Law, Santa Clara, California
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Oxford University
Law Study by Tutorial (Summer 1979)
1975
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English