Stephen M. Stern, PLC is a California-based law firm specializing in business law, trademarks, estate planning, and bankruptcy, with a dedicated focus on student loan debt resolution. Founded over 25 years ago, the firm stands out for its commitment to providing expert legal services at affordable rates, combining deep experience with a passion for client-centered representation.
The firm serves both individuals and businesses, acting as a family lawyer for personal matters and as general counsel for companies at a fraction of typical costs. With offices in Paso Robles and Cambria, Stephen M. Stern, PLC emphasizes accessibility, tenacity, and personalized service, offering both virtual and in-person consultations. Their approach is marked by meticulous attention to detail, transparency, and a strong dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients across the Central Coast.
Services Offered
- Business Transactions (contracts, buy-sell agreements, franchise agreements, purchase agreements, license agreements, employee agreements, shareholder agreements, shareholder buyouts, asset protection, real estate easements, promissory notes)
- Business Entity Creation (Limited Liability Company, Corporations, S-Corporations, Sole Proprietorship, Non-Profit Organization)
- Intellectual Property (copyright registration and protection, trademark registration and protection, federal trademarks, confusingly similar trademarks, trade secrets, privacy and publicity rights, social media and disparagement)
- Estate Planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, probate, pet trust, trustee, successor trustee)
- Bankruptcy and Debt-Related Issues (credit card debt, medical debt, student loan debt, liens, bank account garnishments, Chapter 7, Chapter 13, discharge your debt, protect the equity in your house)
- Student Loan Attorney Services
- Media Law and Commercial Speech in Digital Media
- Civil Rights Defense
The firm serves clients throughout California’s Central Coast, including San Miguel, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cambria, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Oceano, Nipomo, Lake Nacimiento, Ragged Point, Big Sur, and San Simeon. With a longstanding presence since 2003, they are recognized for their integrity, professionalism, and commitment to social justice and community needs.
