Atty. Steven James Dawson

Atty. Steven James Dawson

Steven James Dawson is a lawyer practicing alternate dispute resolution, appeals and writs, employer advice and problem solving and 4 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

El Segundo El Segundo 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven James Dawson at a glance

Steven James Dawson is a employment, trade secrets, litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in El Segundo, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2000). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D. Extern, 1986) and Stanford University (B.A. International, 1982). Serands clients in El Segundo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven James Dawson is a lawyer practicing alternate dispute resolution, appeals and writs, employer advice and problem solving and 4 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Steven practices in El Segundo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven James Dawson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Steven James Dawson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

Steven James Dawson is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Steven James Dawson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

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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 El Segundo 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 Steven James Dawson

Where is Steven James Dawson's law office located?
Steven James Dawson's law practice is located in El Segundo, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven James Dawson handle?
Steven James Dawson focuses on employment, trade secrets, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven James Dawson practiced law?
Steven James Dawson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Steven James Dawson go to law school?
Steven James Dawson earned their education at (J.D. Extern, 1986); (B.A. International, 1982).
How can I contact Steven James Dawson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Extern
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1986
B.A. International
Stanford University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2000

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