Atty. Stephen Lewis Kaplan

Atty. Stephen Lewis Kaplan

Stephen Lewis Kaplan is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, probate litigation and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Lewis Kaplan at a glance

Stephen Lewis Kaplan is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Hicks Mims Kaplan And Burns. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1986) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Lewis Kaplan is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, probate litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Stephen practices at Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Lewis Kaplan's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stephen Lewis Kaplan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Lewis Kaplan is one of 501,317 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 Lewis Kaplan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Santa Monica 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 Lewis Kaplan

Where is Stephen Lewis Kaplan's law office located?
Stephen Lewis Kaplan's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Hicks Mims Kaplan And Burns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Lewis Kaplan handle?
Stephen Lewis Kaplan focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Lewis Kaplan practiced law?
Stephen Lewis Kaplan has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Stephen Lewis Kaplan go to law school?
Stephen Lewis Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Stephen Lewis Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1986
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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