Atty. Stephen Maxwell Hankins

Atty. Stephen Maxwell Hankins

Stephen Maxwell Hankins is a lawyer practicing intellectual property (leader), litigation, labor & employment and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Maxwell Hankins at a glance

Stephen Maxwell Hankins is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, (1991). Educated at University of California, Davis, School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Vassar College (B.A. English, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Maxwell Hankins is a lawyer practicing intellectual property (leader), litigation, labor & employment and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Stephen practices at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Maxwell Hankins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Maxwell Hankins 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen Maxwell Hankins is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Maxwell Hankins

Where is Stephen Maxwell Hankins's law office located?
Stephen Maxwell Hankins's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Maxwell Hankins handle?
Stephen Maxwell Hankins focuses on employment, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Maxwell Hankins practiced law?
Stephen Maxwell Hankins has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Stephen Maxwell Hankins go to law school?
Stephen Maxwell Hankins earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. English, 1985).
How can I contact Stephen Maxwell Hankins for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Maxwell Hankins 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 Maxwell Hankins received?
Stephen Maxwell Hankins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis, School of Law
- 1991
B.A. English
Vassar College
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court,
Admitted: 1991

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