Atty. William Lewis Stern

Atty. William Lewis Stern

William Lewis Stern is a lawyer practicing consumer litigation, financial services litigation, advertising and marketing and 12 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lewis Stern at a glance

William Lewis Stern is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1980) and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Lewis Stern is a lawyer practicing consumer litigation, financial services litigation, advertising and marketing and 12 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Lewis Stern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Lewis Stern 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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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Lewis Stern

Where is William Lewis Stern's law office located?
William Lewis Stern's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lewis Stern handle?
William Lewis Stern focuses on business, class action, securities, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Lewis Stern practiced law?
William Lewis Stern has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Lewis Stern go to law school?
William Lewis Stern earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact William Lewis Stern for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Lewis Stern received?
William Lewis Stern's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1980
B.A.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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