Atty. Christopher James Steskal

Atty. Christopher James Steskal

Christopher James Steskal is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities litigation, white collar criminal defense and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher James Steskal at a glance

Christopher James Steskal is a Securities Litigation Group; Chair, White Collar/Regulatory Group based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Fenwick And West Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and California (2001). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1992) and Dartmouth College (B.A. English, 1989). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher James Steskal is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities litigation, white collar criminal defense and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Christopher practices at Fenwick & West LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Steskal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Steskal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 San Francisco 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher James Steskal

Where is Christopher James Steskal's law office located?
Christopher James Steskal's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Fenwick And West Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Steskal handle?
Christopher James Steskal focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher James Steskal practiced law?
Christopher James Steskal has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Christopher James Steskal go to law school?
Christopher James Steskal earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. English, 1989).
How can I contact Christopher James Steskal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1992
B.A. English
Dartmouth College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
California
Admitted: 2001

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