Atty. Steven Jay Tonsfeldt

Atty. Steven Jay Tonsfeldt

Steven Jay Tonsfeldt is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers & acquisitions, venture law group. Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Steven Jay Tonsfeldt at a glance

Steven Jay Tonsfeldt is an Attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at University of California, Berkeley J.D. (—) and University of Iowa B.B.A. Accounting University of Iowa B.B.A. with highest distinction (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven Jay Tonsfeldt is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers & acquisitions, venture law group
  • Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Steven practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Jay Tonsfeldt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Jay Tonsfeldt 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Steven Jay Tonsfeldt is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Palo Alto 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 Jay Tonsfeldt's law office located?
Steven Jay Tonsfeldt's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Jay Tonsfeldt handle?
Steven Jay Tonsfeldt focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven Jay Tonsfeldt practiced law?
Steven Jay Tonsfeldt has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Steven Jay Tonsfeldt go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Steven Jay Tonsfeldt received?
Steven Jay Tonsfeldt's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

University of California, Berkeley J.D.
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University of Iowa B.B.A. Accounting University of Iowa B.B.A. with highest distinction
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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