The Stern Law Firm serves the California Central Coast with offices in Paso Robles and Cambria, offering counsel to individuals and small businesses across a range of practice areas. Led by Stephen Stern, Esq., the firm brings more than 25 years of legal experience and holds AV Preeminent status, reflecting high professional achievement and ethical standards. The practice emphasizes practical, results oriented guidance in business transactions, entity creation, intellectual property, estate planning, and bankruptcy and debt matters.

The firm prioritizes accessible and transparent client service, offering in person and virtual consultations to accommodate schedules and budgets. Clients benefit from clear communication, straightforward fee structures, and responsive attention from a team dedicated to understanding each client's goals and delivering timely, outcomes focused solutions.

By combining expertise in business law, intellectual property, private client planning, and debt relief, The Stern Law Firm supports clients through complex legal challenges on the Central Coast and beyond.

About Stephen M. Stern, PLC

Founded in 1998


Practice areas
Business
Bankruptcy & Debt
Intellectual Property
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

The firm provides comprehensive business solutions including contracts, buy-sell agreements, franchise agreements, purchase agreements, license agreements, employee agreements and shareholder agreements, along with Business Entity Creation services for LLCs, corporations, S-Corporations, sole proprietorships and nonprofits, helping clients establish and protect their ventures.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Bankruptcy & Debt

The bankruptcy and debt practice assists individuals and small businesses with relief strategies such as handling credit card debt, medical debt, student loan debt, liens and garnishments, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, with a focus on discharging debts and preserving home equity while navigating court procedures.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property practice supports clients seeking protection and registration for copyrights and trademarks, including management of federal trademarks, protection of trade secrets, and guidance on privacy and publicity rights and online content.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Private Client

The Private Client practice covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, probate, pet trusts, trustee and successor trustee guidance and related estate administration to ensure plans align with long term goals and family needs.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law