Atty. Stephen W. Pearson
Mr. Pearson focuses his practice on the resolution of complex business, trusts, construction and real estate disputes.
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Stephen W. Pearson is a Shareholder based in Salinas, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1971). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1970) and Pomona College (A.B. University, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Monterey County Bar Association. Serands clients in Salinas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Pearson focuses his practice on the resolution of complex business, trusts, construction and real estate disputes
- He has also had extensive experience in negotiating complex business transactions and structuring business matters
- Mr. Pearson holds the highest rating, "AV", from Martindale-Hubbell
- Mr. Pearson has represented clients in complex family business dissolutions and restructurings, trust and estate, real and personal property, and secured transactional disputes
- and has represented banks and other financial institutions in lender’s liability, restructuring loans, and enforcing creditors' rights
- Mr. Pearson has litigated in both state and federal court and has extensive experience in the mediation and arbitration of disputes
- In addition, Mr. Pearson represents several large local non-profit enterprises in their business and development matters, and he assists them in resolving disputes focusing on the special needs and concerns of non-profit boards, including the enforcement of their rights in trusts, wills and bequests
- Member, Board of Directors, California Young Lawyers Association, 1975-1978
- Member, Board of Directors, Monterey College of Law, 1983-1989
- Member, Board of Directors, Monterey County Bar Foundation, 1994— 1996
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Salinas 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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