Atty. Christopher Hapak
Mr. Hapak joined the firm in 2010 as a litigation associate in the firm’s Southern California office.
Complex Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Glendale, CA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Hapak at a Glance
Christopher Hapak is a Partner based in Glendale, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Stephenson Acquisto Colman. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (2009), U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2010), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (2010), and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (2011). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Hapak
- Mr. Hapak joined the firm in 2010 as a litigation associate in the firm’s Southern California office
- His practice focuses upon complex civil litigation, specializing in healthcare litigation and insurance coverage issues
- He represents major California healthcare providers in state and federal civil actions, mediations, and arbitrations against health plans, insurance companies and government entities
- Litigated issues typically involve interpretation of California’s Knox-Keene Act, the federal Employee Retirement Income and Security Act (“ERISA”), the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (“EMTALA”), as well as general contract and other business disputes
- Mr. Hapak was named a “Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star” in 2016, 2017, and 2018
- Presentations & Publications • Healthcare in the Trump Era: The Potential Impact and Effect of the American Health Care Act (“AHCA”)”, California Provider Community, Southern California HFMA Summer Program (July 2017) • Managed Care Litigation Update & Overview, San Diego – Imperial HFMA Fall Educational Event (November 2017) • Managed Care Litigation Update & Overview, Southern California HFMA Winter Program (November 2016) Professional Memberships • Chair of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Legislative Committee
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Christopher Hapak's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Hapak handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glendale.
Civil Litigation in Glendale
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health Care Law in Glendale
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Insurance Law in Glendale
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Glendale
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glendale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Glendale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glendale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Glendale Choose Christopher Hapak
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Hapak's practice in the field of litigation, health care, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Hapak brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Christopher Hapak can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, health care, and insurance, Christopher Hapak can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glendale
A Glendale-based practice means Christopher Hapak attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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