Atty. Stephen Dane Counts
Stephen D. Counts is a distinguished Litigation and Trial Lawyer at Smaili & Associates, P.C., focusing in Employment Law and Bodily Injury.
Labor and Employment & More Attorney · Serving Santa Ana, CA · 22+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Stephen Dane Counts at a Glance
Stephen Dane Counts is an Attorney based in Santa Ana, California, practicing at Smaili & Associates, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on personal injury and employment. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA J.D. (—) and Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA (—). Serves clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Stephen Dane Counts in Santa Ana
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Stephen Dane Counts
- Stephen D. Counts is a distinguished Litigation and Trial Lawyer at Smaili & Associates, P.C., focusing in Employment Law and Bodily Injury
- Since 2004, he has dedicated his practice to representing individuals harmed by others' wrongdoing
- Mr. Counts has earned a reputation for achieving favorable jury verdicts, supported by his educational foundation—a Bachelor’s in Political Science from UCLA and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, where he was active in the Entertainment Law Review and Trial Advocacy
- Licensed in all California state courts and several federal districts, Mr. Counts is also a member of CAALA, CAOC, and OCTLA
- His legal acumen is recognized in publications like Verdict Search and Daily Journal
- Notably, he served as trial and appellate counsel in successful appeals, such as Olsen v
- Reid
- Committed to jury trial rights, he upholds creative and aggressive advocacy, ensuring open communication and personalized attention for his clients at Smaili & Associates
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen Dane Counts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Dane Counts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Ana.
Personal Injury in Santa Ana
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.
Stephen Dane Counts is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment Law in Santa Ana
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen Dane Counts is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Ana
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 Santa Ana 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.
Santa Ana Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Ana-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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Santa Ana or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Stephen Dane Counts
Where is Stephen Dane Counts's law office located?
What practice areas does Stephen Dane Counts handle?
How long has Stephen Dane Counts practiced law?
Where did Stephen Dane Counts go to law school?
How can I contact Stephen Dane Counts for a consultation?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Ana Choose Stephen Dane Counts
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 Stephen Dane Counts's practice in the field of personal injury and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Dane Counts brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and employment, Stephen Dane Counts can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Ana
A Santa Ana-based practice means Stephen Dane Counts 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 Stephen Dane Counts Handles in Santa Ana
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Stephen Dane Counts has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Stephen Dane Counts directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Search Reference
How People Find Stephen Dane Counts Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Santa Ana commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Stephen Dane Counts.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Stephen Dane Counts directly.
Stephen Dane Counts's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Stephen Dane Counts
No reviews yet.