Atty. Stephen Anthony Dennis

Atty. Stephen Anthony Dennis

Mr. Stephen Anthony Dennis is a lawyer practicing business formation, business law, business transactions and 10 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (510) 431-7082 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen Anthony Dennis at a glance

Stephen Anthony Dennis is a Shareholder based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean A Professional Law Corporation. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1983) and University of San Diego (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County and American. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen Anthony Dennis is a lawyer practicing business formation, business law, business transactions and 10 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of San Diego in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Stephen practices at Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean A Professional Law Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Anthony Dennis's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Stephen Anthony Dennis is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

Stephen Anthony Dennis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Anthony Dennis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Palo Alto 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 Stephen Anthony Dennis

Where is Stephen Anthony Dennis's law office located?
Stephen Anthony Dennis's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Anthony Dennis handle?
Stephen Anthony Dennis focuses on formation, employment, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Anthony Dennis practiced law?
Stephen Anthony Dennis has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Stephen Anthony Dennis go to law school?
Stephen Anthony Dennis earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Stephen Anthony Dennis for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Anthony Dennis 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 Stephen Anthony Dennis received?
Stephen Anthony Dennis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1983
B.A.
University of San Diego
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983

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