Atty. Stephen D. Finestone
Selected a Northern California Super Lawyer in bankruptcy law every year since 2008. Formermember and co-chair of the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee for the No.
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Stephen D. Finestone is a Principal based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Finestone Hayes Llp. They haand 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (1986) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1986). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Bar Association of San Francisco (Member, Insolvency Panel) State Bar of California American Bankruptcy Institute Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Selected a Northern California Super Lawyer in bankruptcy law every year since 2008
- Formermember and co-chair of the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee for the No. Dist. of California and theInsolvency Law Committee of the Business law section of the State Bar of California
- A frequentspeaker on bankruptcy issues
- Has handled numerous reorganizations for a wide range ofbusinesses and individuals, including real estate developers, technology businesses, wholesaleand manufacturing businesses, restaurants and health care providers
- He has represented partiesselling and acquiring assets out of bankruptcy estates, including operating businesses, hotels andother real estate assets
- Represents creditors, both secured and unsecured, in bankruptcy matters.Represents Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustees
- Years of experience filing Chapter 7 cases forentities and individuals
- Handles a wide variety of litigation in bankruptcy court, includingprosecuting and defending dischargeability complaints, objections to discharge, and avoidanceactions
- Handles commercial litigation in state and federal courts and has served as an expertwitness on bankruptcy matters
- Has handled many appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court ofAppeals, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit and the District Court
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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