LAUNCH. SOAR. PASSION.

“I was recommended Stephen to me by a friend. This friend always has the best recommendations so when she recommended Stephen to me I knew I couldn’t go wrong.

Stephen was quick to respond with my initial contact and we met within that week. I really appreciated that fact that he was able to drive near where I lived.

Stephen was super easy to work with. He explained all this legal talk in a way I could understand and understood what was best for my businesses needs. I really appreciate how Stephen filed all of my paperwork right away and was super professional and relatable during the whole process.

I highly recommend Stephen and he is my first recommendation for those that ask!”

Tiffany P.

“Stephen Stern is fantastic. He has helped our business navigate multiple intellectual property issues, and was absolutely instrumental in helping us acquire our federal trademarks. He is very responsive, and genuinely passionate about our business and our people. I highly recommend working with Stephen Stern.”
Richard S.

“Stephen has been such a pleasure to work with. He helped me decide the best route to take when it came to setting up my business with the state of California. He made filing super easy and easy to understand. He also does a great job at being very quick to respond to all of my emails I have sent him, while having a great professional attitude to some of my silly questions. I would recommend him to anyone!”

Tiffany W.

“Stephen has negotiated several contracts for me over the years and he is always very thorough and knowledgeable. He responds to correspondence very quickly and efficiently. He takes the time to explain details and is adamant about making sure my absolute best interests are in mind during negotiations. Stephen often thinks of things that I don’t, making it so that I’m able to get a better deal than I had originally anticipated! Stephen is thoughtful and caring, yet forward thinking, sharp and skillful. He my go-to for all of my legal needs and I highly recommend him!“

Edward O.

“Mr. Stern is one of the most reliable and detailed attorneys I have ever worked with. The work he had done for me was beyond my expectations. I had very specific deadlines that Mr. Stern took extra care to make sure they were all met, down to every detail.
I would highly recommend Mr. Stern and i would use him again if and when the time came. “

Lori P.

The Stern Law Firm provides comprehensive business law services, serving as your personal and business general counsel

From contracts to trademarks, and entity formation to buy-sell agreements

The launch and evolution of a small business takes tremendous grit, vision, timing, and luck to succeed. It takes even more to sustain it. Businesses need strategic planning to minimize liability, iron-clad contracts to minimize disputes, and protection of intellectual property rights and licensing agreements.

At Stephen Stern Law Firm, we specialize in helping businesses protect themselves. We represent our clients as if they were family and businesses as if they were our own. Whether it’s a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or a non-profit organization, we have your legal back.

SSLF has more than 20 years of legal experience, licensed in California, Arizona and Federal Courts. Stephen and his team have helped countless entrepreneurs launch their dreams, and helped small family businesses strategically evolve. While each business is unique in terms of its services or goods, culture and business model, all require sound legal guidance to weather storms and maximize growth opportunities.

Intellectual Property

* Copyright Registration and Protection
* Trademark Registration and Protection
* Trade Secrets
* Privacy and Publicity Rights
* Social Media and Disparagement