Atty. Steve Robert Ray
Steve Robert Ray is a lawyer practicing taxation, venture capital, partnerships and 1 other area of law. Steve received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Partnerships & More Attorney · Serving Redwood City, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Steve Robert Ray at a Glance
Steve Robert Ray is a Partner based in Redwood City, California, practicing at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D. M.B.T., 1981) and University of Southern California (B.S. M.B.T., 1978). Serves clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steve Robert Ray
- Steve Robert Ray is a lawyer practicing taxation, venture capital, partnerships and 1 other area of law
- Steve received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Steve practices at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP in Redwood City, CA
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Steve Robert Ray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Robert Ray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Redwood City.
Business & Corporate Law in Redwood City
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Redwood City
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Redwood City
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 Redwood City 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.
Redwood City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Redwood City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Redwood City Choose Steve Robert Ray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steve Robert Ray's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steve Robert Ray brings 45+ 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 and U.S. Tax Court, Steve Robert Ray can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Steve Robert Ray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Redwood City
A Redwood City-based practice means Steve Robert Ray 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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Common Legal Issues Steve Robert Ray Handles in Redwood City
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