Atty. Steven Sheriff Abern
Steven Sheriff Abern is a lawyer practicing personal injury, landlord and tenant law, construction defect and 3 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1979, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Steven Sheriff Abern is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Haapala, Thompson & Abern LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1990). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alameda County Bar Association State Bar of California Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven Sheriff Abern is a lawyer practicing personal injury, landlord and tenant law, construction defect and 3 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1979, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Steven practices at Haapala, Thompson & Abern LLP in Oakland, CA
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Steven Sheriff Abern's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Sheriff Abern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Steven Sheriff Abern is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven Sheriff Abern is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Steven Sheriff Abern is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
Steven Sheriff Abern is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven Sheriff Abern is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Oakland 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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