Atty. Sterling James Stires

Atty. Sterling James Stires

Sterling James Stires is a lawyer practicing insurance, business, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law. Sterling received a B.A. degree from University of San Diego in 1996, and has been licensed for 28 years.

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Profile Summary

About Sterling James Stires at a glance

Sterling James Stires is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Holmes Weddle & Barcott A Professional Corporation. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1998), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1998), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2000), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2005). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of San Diego (B.A. Ocean, 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Admiralty and Maritime Law Advisory Commission) San Diego Harbor Safety Committee. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sterling James Stires is a lawyer practicing insurance, business, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Sterling received a B.A. degree from University of San Diego in 1996, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Sterling practices at Holmes Weddle & Barcott A Professional Corporation in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sterling James Stires's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sterling James Stires handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Sterling James Stires is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Sterling James Stires is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Sterling James Stires is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Sterling James Stires is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 San Diego 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 Sterling James Stires

Where is Sterling James Stires's law office located?
Sterling James Stires's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Holmes Weddle & Barcott A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sterling James Stires handle?
Sterling James Stires focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sterling James Stires practiced law?
Sterling James Stires has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Sterling James Stires go to law school?
Sterling James Stires earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Ocean, 1996).
How can I contact Sterling James Stires for a consultation?
You can contact Sterling James Stires 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 Sterling James Stires received?
Sterling James Stires's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1998
B.A. Ocean
University of San Diego
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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