Atty. Gregory E. Stone
Gregory E. Stone, Founder and Director, is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Woodland Hills, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Gregory E. Stone at a Glance
Gregory E. Stone is a Partner based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at Stone Dean Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1989) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1989). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1989) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ABOTA, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory E. Stone
- Gregory E. Stone, Founder and Director, is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney
- While the overwhelming number of his cases are resolved prior to trial, Mr. Stone has built a reputation for achieving outstanding trial results for his clients
- He has tried over 50 cases to verdict throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Orange, and San Bernardino counties
- Mr. Stone has been recognized as a "Southern California Super Lawyer" by his peers in Los Angeles Magazine, Law & Politics Media, Inc., and Super Lawyer publications each year since 2005
- He has also earned the highest rating ("AV") for legal ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Mr. Stone represents individuals and businesses in all aspects of civil litigation
- He also represents insurance carriers and their insureds, self-insured entities, and third party administrators in insurance defense litigation
- Clients include, but are not limited to, small to medium sized businesses and their owners, supermarket chains, retail stores, commercial carriers, municipalities, health clubs, commercial trucking and construction companies, and real estate property management companies
- He also represents clients in litigation involving contractual disputes, security guard negligence/excessive force cases, premises liability, automobile/trucking accidents
- civil rights and employment litigation
- He has represented many defendants in high-profile civil rights actions in state and federal courts, and has successfully defended many police officers from several different departments throughout Southern California
- Mr. Stone has been known for resolving cases very early, sometimes even before they really get started
- He believes that litigation, and especially trial, should be the last resort
- As a business owner, Mr. Stone appreciates the economics associated with litigation and as an experienced litigator, he recognizes the emotional element often associated with a case
- He carries this philosophy into his practice as a mediator for the Los Angeles County Superior Court as well
- Although an attorney can never guarantee the outcome of a trial, when Mr. Stone does try cases, he does not consider losing an option
- Mr. Stone was profiled in the Los Angeles Daily Journal article "Defense Attorney Batting a Thousand," and obtained a defense verdict in a high profile Court TV jury trial
- Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Stone was Staff Member, 1984-1985, and Managing Editor, 1985-1986, of the Southwestern University Law Review, Executive Vice President of Associated Students of the University of Arizona, 1985-1986, and Business Manager of the Arizona Daily Wildcat, 1984-1985
Practice Areas Explained
Gregory E. Stone's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory E. Stone handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Woodland Hills.
Business & Corporate Law in Woodland Hills
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Woodland Hills
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Insurance Law in Woodland Hills
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Woodland Hills
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Gregory E. Stone is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills 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.
Woodland Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Woodland Hills-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 Woodland Hills Choose Gregory E. Stone
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 Gregory E. Stone's practice in the field of business, litigation, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory E. Stone brings 37+ 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. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Gregory E. Stone can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, Gregory E. Stone can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Woodland Hills
A Woodland Hills-based practice means Gregory E. Stone attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Gregory E. Stone Handles in Woodland Hills
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