Atty. Stephanie Forman

Atty. Stephanie Forman

STEPHANIE FORMAN is Managing Partner of the Firm and oversees its daily business operations from the Firm’s Sherman Oaks, California office. Ms.

Sherman Oaks Sherman Oaks 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Stephanie Forman at a glance

Stephanie Forman is a Managing Partner based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Tharpe And Howell Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California All California State Courts U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court - C (1998). Educated at University of Southern California Law School (J.D. Semi, 1997) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Southern California Fraud Investigators Association. Serands clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • STEPHANIE FORMAN is Managing Partner of the Firm and oversees its daily business operations from the Firm’s Sherman Oaks, California office
  • Ms. Forman is AV Preeminent Rated, having achieved the highest rating available to attorneys nationwide
  • Her practice focuses on all phases of civil litigation in both Federal and State courts, including arbitration, mediation and trial
  • She represents a broad range of clients, primarily in the areas of employment and labor law, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death and mass tort litigation
  • and has extensive experience counseling companies on administrative and regulatory compliance issues, including environmental and diverse risk assessment matters
  • Ms. Forman is also a member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) which is comprised of insurance companies, corporations, corporate counsel, litigation and risk managers, claims professionals and attorneys who, through education and collaboration, promote and further the highest standards of litigation management in pursuit of client defense
  • Ms. Forman has also served on the Los Angeles Superior Court Voluntary Settlement Conference (VSC) Panel
  • Memberships American Bar Association Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Defense Research Institute (DRI) Los Angeles County Bar Association Southern California Fraud Investigators Association

Practice Areas Explained

Stephanie Forman's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Stephanie Forman is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Stephanie Forman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephanie Forman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Stephanie Forman is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Stephanie Forman is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Sherman Oaks 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 Stephanie Forman

Where is Stephanie Forman's law office located?
Stephanie Forman's law practice is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm is Tharpe And Howell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephanie Forman handle?
Stephanie Forman focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephanie Forman practiced law?
Stephanie Forman has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Stephanie Forman go to law school?
Stephanie Forman earned their education at (J.D. Semi, 1997); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact Stephanie Forman for a consultation?
You can contact Stephanie Forman 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 Stephanie Forman received?
Stephanie Forman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Semi
University of Southern California Law School
- 1997
B.S.
University of Southern California
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California All California State Courts U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court - C
Admitted: 1998

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