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Atty. Stephen R. Thames

Atty. Stephen R. Thames

Mr. Stephen R.

Irvine Irvine 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (657) 600-3521 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen R. Thames at a glance

Stephen R. Thames is a business, real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant, and adr attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in California (1982) and Washington (2017). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (JD, 1982). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen R. Thames is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, arbitration, landlord/ tenant and 6 other areas of law
  • Stephen has been licensed for 44 years
  • Stephen practices in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen R. Thames's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen R. Thames is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Stephen R. Thames is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Stephen R. Thames is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Irvine 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 R. Thames

Where is Stephen R. Thames's law office located?
Stephen R. Thames's law practice is located in Irvine, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen R. Thames handle?
Stephen R. Thames focuses on business, real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen R. Thames practiced law?
Stephen R. Thames has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Stephen R. Thames go to law school?
Stephen R. Thames earned their education at (JD, 1982).
How can I contact Stephen R. Thames for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
Washington
Admitted: 2017

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