Opperwall Stephen G is a distinguished civil litigation law firm specializing in creditors’ rights, debt collection, and commercial disputes, serving clients throughout Northern California. Recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Creditors’ Rights—a designation held by fewer than 10 attorneys in the state—the firm stands out for its nearly four decades of focused legal experience and a record of securing multi-million dollar recoveries for clients.
Led by Stephen G. Opperwall, a Northern California Super Lawyer repeatedly honored in creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, and business litigation, the firm offers fiercely loyal and personalized representation. It focuses on protecting the financial interests of businesses and creditors, utilizing extensive expertise in civil procedures to resolve complex disputes through negotiation, settlement, or aggressive litigation when necessary.
Services Offered
- Creditors’ Rights
- Debt Collection
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Creditors’ Remedies
- Commercial Collections
- Breach of Contract
- Promissory Notes
- Accounts Receivable Collection
- Secured Transactions
- Successor Liability
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Implied Covenant of Good Faith & Fair Dealing
- Fraudulent Transfer
- Leases
- Real Property Disputes
- Broker Disputes
- Bankruptcy (Representing Creditors)
- Labor/Employment Disputes
- Construction Disputes
- Mechanics’ Liens
The firm maintains offices in Pleasanton and Santa Clara, actively serving clients across Northern California, with a strong presence in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara Counties. Fluent in handling high-stakes litigation, Stephen Opperwall is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been named among the Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators in several practice areas.
