Education:
Taft School of Law, J.D.
University of Oklahoma, B.S.
Admitted 2005 – State Bar of California

Areas of Practice:
Insurance Law, Construction Law, Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Oil Field Law, Trucking Claims, Landlord-Tenant Law, Municipalities, and General Liability.

Personal Biography:
Stephen is a third generation attorney.  Before beginning the active practice of law, he was a paralegal at his father’s law firm, and he was involved for over sixteen years in the insurance industry, where he handled a wide variety of claims, including fiduciary and bond claims, entertainment claims, excess and umbrella claims, floor plan and garage keepers claims, and property and liability claims, with a heavy emphasis on construction defect claims.  His claims experience also involved coverage analysis, as well as organizing and presenting numerous contractual indemnity liability lecture programs for contractors and construction companies, with an emphasis on educating them about protecting their assets. Stephen was also involved in rewriting the rules for special arbitration used by a myriad of insurance companies to resolve inter-company disputes, and helped supervise mold remediation programs in public schools and courthouses located throughout the Southern Texas region.

During his studies at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Stephen served as an intern at the Oklahoma House of Representatives.  Stephen is Oil Field Rig certified through Texas A&M University.  This certification relates to the adjusting of claims involving oil field production, from storage to long haul transport, as well as pumping and processing of crude oil.  He is also a two-time United Way Travis Award Winner for his accomplishments in creating community support and participation in the United Way programs.  
   
Professional Activities:
Stephen is a member of the San Francisco County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.  He is admitted to practice before all State Courts in California.

On A Personal Note:
Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife, Wendy, a dentist, cooking, listening to music, art, and outdoor activities.