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.
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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.
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- 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
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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 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen Dane Counts is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 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.
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