Stephen Alan Stafford
Brown & Streza LLP • Irvine, CA
PartnershipEstate PlanningGeneral PracticeInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
stephen.stafford@brownandstreza.com
Phone
(949) 891-0769
Address
40 Pacifica, Irvine, CA, 92618, US
Professional
About
Stephen Alan Stafford is a distinguished attorney based in Irvine, California, whose extensive legal expertise spans a diverse range of practice areas, including Estate Planning, General Practice, Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Restructuring, Tax, and Tax Planning. As a Partner at Brown & Streza LLP since 2017, Stephen has cultivated a reputation for his client-centered approach, offering tailored legal solutions that align with each client's unique needs. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1993, Stephen went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2002. He further enhanced his legal acumen by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Chapman University School of Law in 2009. His educational background fortifies his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, ensuring clients receive informed and strategic guidance. With over two decades of experience in the legal field, including significant roles at Gordon & Rees LLP and as a Senior Retirement Benefits Consultant at Gap, Inc., Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. His commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed, as he has been recognized as a Rising Star by Los Angeles Magazine for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012. Stephen is dedicated to empowering his clients through clear communication and unwavering support, helping them make informed decisions that secure their financial and personal futures. Whether addressing intricate estate plans or navigating real estate transactions, clients can trust Stephen's expertise to guide them through every step of the legal process.
Credentials
Education
2009 Chapman University School of Law Master of Laws (LL.M) 2002 University of San Francisco School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2012 Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine - Super Lawyers 2011 Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine - Super Lawyers 2010 Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine - Super Lawyers 2009 Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine - Super Lawyers 2009 Excellent Achievement in the study of Real Estate Tax Planning, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Publications
2015 California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) "Tax and Accounting Elections" - Financing and Protecting California Businesses 2014 California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) "Tax and Accounting Elections" - Financing and Protecting California Businesses 2013 California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) "Tax and Accounting Elections" - Financing and Protecting California Businesses 2010 Brown & Streza Blog Tax Breaks for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Small Business Jobs Act of 2010
Associations
Orange County Bar Association, Business Law and Tax Law Member St. Thomas More Society of Orange County Member University of California, Berkeley - Orange County Alumni Club Member and former Advisory Board Member Athletes Touch (Professional Networking Community of Former College and Professional Athletes) Member and former Group Leader for Orange County Chapter St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church Parishioner and Usher
Speaking
2020 Orange County Bar Association Business & Corporate Law Section Webinar Business Succession Planning Opportunities During Today's Unprecedented Times 2020 California Lawyer's Association Business Law Section Webinar Business Succession Planning Opportunities During Today's Unprecedented Times 2019 California Lawyers Association The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - What Every Attorney Should Know 2018 Financial Planning Association of Orange County (FPA) Quarterly Education Meeting Tax Treatment of Business Entities under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 CalCPA Forensic Services Tax Advantages of Business Entities
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