Atty. Stephen James Meyer

Atty. Stephen James Meyer

Stephen James Meyer is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation, climate change & sustainability and 8 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis - Davis, California in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (279) 233-4651

Profile Summary

About Stephen James Meyer at a glance

Stephen James Meyer is an Of Counsel based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Downey Brand Llp. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan (Inactive) (1975), California (1977), and New York (2003). Educated at University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (J.D., 1975) and University of California, Davis - Davis, California (B.S. University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen James Meyer is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation, climate change & sustainability and 8 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis - Davis, California in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Stephen practices at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen James Meyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen James Meyer 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.

Stephen James Meyer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen James Meyer is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stephen James Meyer is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Stephen James Meyer is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Stephen James Meyer is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Sacramento 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen James Meyer

Where is Stephen James Meyer's law office located?
Stephen James Meyer's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Downey Brand Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen James Meyer handle?
Stephen James Meyer focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen James Meyer practiced law?
Stephen James Meyer has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Stephen James Meyer go to law school?
Stephen James Meyer earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S. University, 1971).
How can I contact Stephen James Meyer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen James Meyer received?
Stephen James Meyer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- 1975
B.S. University
University of California, Davis - Davis, California
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan (Inactive)
Admitted: 1975
California
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 2003

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