Atty. Stephen John Byrnes

Atty. Stephen John Byrnes

Stephen John Byrnes is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 7 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Stephen John Byrnes at a glance

Stephen John Byrnes is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2006). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of California, Irvine (B.A. Political, 2001). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen John Byrnes is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 7 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Stephen practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen John Byrnes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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International Law

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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 Palo Alto 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 John Byrnes

Where is Stephen John Byrnes's law office located?
Stephen John Byrnes's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen John Byrnes handle?
Stephen John Byrnes focuses on employment, business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen John Byrnes practiced law?
Stephen John Byrnes has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Stephen John Byrnes go to law school?
Stephen John Byrnes earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Political, 2001).
How can I contact Stephen John Byrnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2006
B.A. Political
University of California, Irvine
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2006

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