Atty. Stephen Michael Knaster
Stephen Michael Knaster is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, litigation. Stephen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1976, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Michael Knaster at a Glance
Stephen Michael Knaster is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1990), New York (2005), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits, U.S. District Court, Central a (2005). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley (J.D., 1989) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. Philosophy, 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California American Bar Association American Philosophical Association. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Michael Knaster
- Stephen Michael Knaster is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, litigation
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1976, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Stephen practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Civil Litigation in San Francisco
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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 venue, 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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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Michael Knaster brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, New York, and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits, U.S. District Court, Central a, Stephen Michael Knaster can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Stephen Michael Knaster's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Stephen Michael Knaster attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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