Atty. Steven G. Teraoka

Atty. Steven G. Teraoka

Selected, Super Lawyer for Northern California, Business Litigation, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Past President (1994), and Board of Directors, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, 1987-.

San Francisco San Francisco 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven G. Teraoka at a glance

Steven G. Teraoka is a Managing Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Teraoka & Partners LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974). Educated at Loyola University School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1973) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Economics, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco (Member, Sections on: International Law Corporations) Lawyers Club of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Selected, Super Lawyer for Northern California, Business Litigation, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
  • Past President (1994), and Board of Directors, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, 1987-
  • Business Adviser, California State Senate Subcommittee on Asia Trade and Commerce
  • Board of Directors, California International Relations Foundation in conjunction with the California Senate Office of International Relations, 1996-2008

Practice Areas Explained

Steven G. Teraoka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven G. Teraoka handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Francisco 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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Where is Steven G. Teraoka's law office located?
Steven G. Teraoka's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Teraoka & Partners LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven G. Teraoka handle?
Steven G. Teraoka focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven G. Teraoka practiced law?
Steven G. Teraoka has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Steven G. Teraoka go to law school?
Steven G. Teraoka earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A. Economics, 1970).
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What awards or recognition has Steven G. Teraoka received?
Steven G. Teraoka's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1973
B.A. Economics
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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