Atty. Steve S. Altman
Steven S. Altman graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1970 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of San Francisco in 1974.
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Steve S. Altman is an Associate based in Modesto, California, practicing at Borton Petrini, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on formation, chapter 7, contracts, trusts, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in State Bar of California United States District Court, Eastern and North Districts of California (1975). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1974) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. Sociology, 1970). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Business and Professional Associations Stanislaus County Bar Association California Bar Association U and S. Serands clients in Modesto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven S. Altman graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1970 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of San Francisco in 1974
- Steve Altman was admitted to the California State Bar in 1975
- Steven was a Certified Law Clerk for San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation prior to being admitted to the State Bar, with the principle emphasis on Landlord/Tenant, Administrative, and debtor/creditor proceedings from 1971-1974
- After being admitted to the State Bar, Steven became an Associate at South Folsom Law Firm, concentrating in general/civil litigation matters, bankruptcy, domestic relations and debtor/creditor issues
- In 1977 Steve moved to the Stanislaus County Legal Assistance Foundation with a concentration in Bankruptcy, Consumer Civil Litigation, Civil rights and was the acting Directing Attorney at the time of his departure
- In 1978 Steven started working for California Rural Legal Assistance with special areas of concentration on housing, debtor/creditor litigation, and administrative hearings
- Steven has worked in solo and partnership roles including the Modesto Law Clinic, the Law Firm of Altman & Carr, the Law Firm of Steven Altman, Collin & Gross, and Altman & Collins since 1980, specializing in areas dealing with debtor/creditor rights, complex bankruptcy proceedings, and representation of trustees and creditor committees in bankruptcy proceedings
- Some of Steven’s more notable cases include: In re Gose, 308 B.R. 41 (BAP 9th Cir. 2004), which resulted in a favorable ruling for his client, a bankruptcy trustee, construing California personal injury exemptions
- Achterberg v
- Creditor, Trade Associates Inc., Eastern District Court Case No. 9 15-09054 (Judge Sargis, February 2017) regarding the Violation of an Automatic Stay and Discharge Injunction
- In re Carroll, Case No. 09-90311-E-7, GMW-3, regarding the successful mesh claim as to property of a bankruptcy estate
Publications
- Michael B. v
- Superior Court (1978) 83 Cal.App.3d 1006 Lectures, Seminars & Publications: MCLE Presenter Stanislaus County Bar Association, 2015-2017
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Steve S. Altman is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in California →
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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 Modesto 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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