Stephen is a graduate of Claremont Men’s College and University of California at Davis School of Law.  He has been a member of the California Bar since 1970 and also practiced law in North Carolina (1995 - 2000).  His practice is centered on insurance defense, and he has tried to conclusion numerous cases involving claims of products liability, premises liability, habitability and professional liability against attorneys, realtors and insurance professionals.  He has also represented and defended numerous homeowner associations and handled to conclusion many complex construction defect cases.  As a certified mediator in North Carolina he facilitated the resolution of a broad range of disputes and continues to focus on the best interest of the client in determining whether to try a matter or to implement various forms of ADR.  He is a member of the Litigation Section of the ABA.