Atty. Stuart Leslie Somach

Atty. Stuart Leslie Somach

Stuart Leslie Somach is a lawyer practicing water resources, natural resources, endangered species and wetlands and 7 other areas of law. Stuart received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (279) 241-0845 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stuart Leslie Somach at a glance

Stuart Leslie Somach is a Shareholder based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Somach Simmons & Dunn. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. D (1981), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1979) and San Jose State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federal (President, Sacramento Chapter, 1989-1990) and American (Chairman, Water Resources Committee, Section on Natural Resources Law, 1990-1992) Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stuart Leslie Somach is a lawyer practicing water resources, natural resources, endangered species and wetlands and 7 other areas of law
  • Stuart received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Stuart practices at Somach Simmons & Dunn in Sacramento, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart Leslie Somach's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Leslie Somach 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.

Stuart Leslie Somach is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stuart Leslie Somach is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Stuart Leslie Somach is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stuart Leslie Somach is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Stuart Leslie Somach is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Sacramento 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Sacramento or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart Leslie Somach

Where is Stuart Leslie Somach's law office located?
Stuart Leslie Somach's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Somach Simmons & Dunn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart Leslie Somach handle?
Stuart Leslie Somach focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stuart Leslie Somach practiced law?
Stuart Leslie Somach has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Stuart Leslie Somach go to law school?
Stuart Leslie Somach earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Stuart Leslie Somach for a consultation?
You can contact Stuart Leslie Somach directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stuart Leslie Somach received?
Stuart Leslie Somach's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1979
B.A.
San Jose State University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. D
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U. S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbi
Admitted: 1996

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.