Atty. Stephen Joseph Valen
Stephen Joseph Valen is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, products liability, mass torts and 6 other areas of law. Stephen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Stephen Joseph Valen is a Secretary of Delegation based in Oakland, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (inactive) (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Joseph Valen is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, products liability, mass torts and 6 other areas of law
- Stephen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Stephen practices in Oakland, CA
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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 Joseph Valen is one of 264,852 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 Joseph Valen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen Joseph Valen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Stephen Joseph Valen is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Stephen Joseph Valen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
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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 Oakland 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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