Atty. Stephen Roy Cornwell

Atty. Stephen Roy Cornwell

Stephen Roy Cornwell is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, personal injury, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from San Jose State College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Fresno Fresno 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Roy Cornwell at a glance

Stephen Roy Cornwell is a Partner based in Fresno, California, practicing at Cornwell And Sample Llp. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, nursing home, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1967), U. S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1972), U. S. District Court, Northern District of California (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1967) and San Jose State College (B.S. Business, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Diplomate President, San Joaquin Chapter, 1999 President, Cal-ABOTA, 2002, American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Roy Cornwell is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, personal injury, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from San Jose State College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Stephen practices at Cornwell & Sample, LLP in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Roy Cornwell's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Stephen Roy Cornwell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Stephen Roy Cornwell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Stephen Roy Cornwell is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen Roy Cornwell 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 Fresno 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 Roy Cornwell

Where is Stephen Roy Cornwell's law office located?
Stephen Roy Cornwell's law practice is located in Fresno, California. The firm is Cornwell And Sample Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Roy Cornwell handle?
Stephen Roy Cornwell focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, nursing home, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Roy Cornwell practiced law?
Stephen Roy Cornwell has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Stephen Roy Cornwell go to law school?
Stephen Roy Cornwell earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S. Business, 1964).
How can I contact Stephen Roy Cornwell for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Roy Cornwell 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 Roy Cornwell received?
Stephen Roy Cornwell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 1967
B.S. Business
San Jose State College
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1967
U. S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1972
U. S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987

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