Atty. Stephen Kostka

Atty. Stephen Kostka

Stephen Kostka is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, environment and 9 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Kostka at a glance

Stephen Kostka is a Senior Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1973). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Kostka is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, environment and 9 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Stephen practices at Perkins Coie LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Kostka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Kostka 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.

Stephen Kostka is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen Kostka is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen Kostka is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen Kostka is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Stephen Kostka is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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 Kostka

Where is Stephen Kostka's law office located?
Stephen Kostka's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Kostka handle?
Stephen Kostka focuses on employment, real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Kostka practiced law?
Stephen Kostka has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Stephen Kostka go to law school?
Stephen Kostka earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Stephen Kostka for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Kostka directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen Kostka received?
Stephen Kostka's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1973

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