Atty. Stephen Edward Paffrath

Atty. Stephen Edward Paffrath

Stephen Edward Paffrath is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, antitrust & trade law and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hope College, and has been licensed for 2016 years.

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About Stephen Edward Paffrath at a glance

Stephen Edward Paffrath is a business, class action, litigation, and government attorney based in San Francisco, California. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (J.D. Northwestern, 1993) and Hope College B.A. magna cum laude Hope College B.A. English University of Chicago (M.A.T. Phi, 1980). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Edward Paffrath is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, antitrust & trade law and 4 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hope College, and has been licensed for 2016 years
  • Stephen practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Edward Paffrath's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 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 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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Where is Stephen Edward Paffrath's law office located?
Stephen Edward Paffrath's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Edward Paffrath handle?
Stephen Edward Paffrath focuses on business, class action, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Stephen Edward Paffrath go to law school?
Stephen Edward Paffrath earned their education at (J.D. Northwestern, 1993); (M.A.T. Phi, 1980).
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Education

J.D. Northwestern
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- 1993
M.A.T. Phi
Hope College B.A. magna cum laude Hope College B.A. English University of Chicago
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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