Atty. Stephen James Purtill

Atty. Stephen James Purtill

Stephen James Purtill is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, wrongful death. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Stephen James Purtill at a glance

Stephen James Purtill is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Law Offices of Stephen J. Purtill. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wrongful death and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1981) and University of San Francisco (B.A., 1978). Active member of Contra Costa County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen James Purtill is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, wrongful death
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of San Francisco in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Stephen practices at Law Offices of Stephen J. Purtill in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen James Purtill's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Stephen James Purtill is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen James Purtill

Where is Stephen James Purtill's law office located?
Stephen James Purtill's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Law Offices of Stephen J. Purtill. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen James Purtill handle?
Stephen James Purtill focuses on wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen James Purtill practiced law?
Stephen James Purtill has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Stephen James Purtill go to law school?
Stephen James Purtill earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Stephen James Purtill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1981
B.A.
University of San Francisco
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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