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Atty. Shand Scott Stephens

Atty. Shand Scott Stephens

Mr. Shand Scott Stephens is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, insurance and reinsurance, employment arbitration and 3 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Shand Scott Stephens at a glance

Shand Scott Stephens is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, government, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1975), District of Columbia (2009), and New York (2009). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1975) and Yale University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Shand Scott Stephens is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, insurance and reinsurance, employment arbitration and 3 other areas of law
  • Shand received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Shand practices at DLA Piper LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Shand Scott Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shand Scott Stephens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Insurance Law

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Shand Scott Stephens is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Shand Scott Stephens is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Shand Scott Stephens

Where is Shand Scott Stephens's law office located?
Shand Scott Stephens's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shand Scott Stephens handle?
Shand Scott Stephens focuses on business, government, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Shand Scott Stephens practiced law?
Shand Scott Stephens has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Shand Scott Stephens go to law school?
Shand Scott Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Shand Scott Stephens for a consultation?
You can contact Shand Scott Stephens directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Shand Scott Stephens received?
Shand Scott Stephens's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1975
B.A.
Yale University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2009

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