MEET STEPHEN

I have been practicing bankruptcy law on behalf of individuals and businesses since 1990. I worked for a small bankruptcy boutique firm and a large Sacramento commercial law firm before opening my own firm in 1997. I pride myself on crafting individualized solutions for all of my clients whether large or small. While in law school I served as a judicial intern for a bankruptcy judge.
I regularly represent consumers in Chapter 7 and 13 as well as businesses in Chapters 11 and 12. I also represent creditors (individual and institutional) and have represented trustees and other fiduciaries. I have also served as a State Court Receiver and disbursing agent in complex Chapter 11 cases.
Between 1998 and 2001, I was the Director of the Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum, where I remain a member. In 2000, I had the privilege to serve as the President of the Bankruptcy/Commercial Law Section of the Sacramento Bar Association. I also was a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee from 1997 to 1998.
I am active in my community. I am a former President of the Davis Food Co-op and served on the Board of Directors for nine years. I have provided pro bono services for local non profits and Churches.
My office in downtown Davis offers easy access for Yolo and Solano County residents. I offer payment plans and weekend appointments for clients. I look forward to many more years of serving the Davis community.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Education
University of California-Davis School of Law, J.D.
University of California-Santa Cruz, B.A.
Admissions
State of California
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Memberships
Sacramento Bankruptcy Forum
American Bankruptcy Institute
National Associate of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys