Atty. Eric Sternberger
Member, Richard M. Sangster American Inns of Court (President, 2008-2009).
Business Transactions & More Attorney · Serving San Rafael, CA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Eric Sternberger at a Glance
Eric Sternberger is a Partner based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Ragghianti | Freitas LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1999). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1998) and University of San Francisco (B.A. History, 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Marin County Bar Association. Serves clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Sternberger
Member, Richard M. Sangster American Inns of Court (President, 2008-2009)
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Sternberger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Sternberger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Rafael.
Business & Corporate Law in San Rafael
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in San Rafael
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International Law in San Rafael
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Rafael
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 Rafael 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.
San Rafael Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Rafael-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 San Rafael Choose Eric Sternberger
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 Eric Sternberger's practice in the field of business, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Sternberger brings 27+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Eric Sternberger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and international, Eric Sternberger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Rafael
A San Rafael-based practice means Eric Sternberger 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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Common Legal Issues Eric Sternberger Handles in San Rafael
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