Family Law

• Divorce

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  At The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer, we represent business clients and individuals in matters involving violations or suspected violations of criminal law. The principal of our practice, Steven E. Springer, has more than 30 years of combined experience in business management and the legal profession. He understands the legal and practical aspects of corporate and employee wrongdoing as well as how to defend those parties when they are accused of wrongdoing.
• Theft
• Embezzlement
  Protecting business clients. We frequently provide advice and investigatory services to businesses and corporations who suspect wrongdoing by an employee, a group of employees, or a competing business. Using private investigators and our own resources, we can conduct confidential investigations designed to uncover any evidence of wrongdoing. When it involves a criminal act or acts on the part of an employee, such as theft or embezzlement, we assist our clients in their interactions with law enforcement. If the client wishes merely to fire the employee, we can help the client dismiss the employee in a way that complies with California employment law. If the matter involves a business tort such as fraud, we can seek justice and recovery of assets through a business litigation effort.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Through industry experience and a diverse range of practice areas, The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer provides legal representation for companies of all sizes. In fact, many clients are companies that require “outside†in-house counsel and advisory attorney services because they lack an internal legal staff or their general counsel and law departments need additional assistance. The firm offers a wide range of corporate law services, such as...
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  When your goal is to expand through acquisition or merger, the firm will discuss with you the available options and how the merger or acquisition will change your existing business. Much like taking over an existing company as a “new†business, the attorneys review assets, risks, rewards and liabilities, working closely with you to succeed in a meaningful resolution of the many issues that might arise in a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction.
• Business Formation
  The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer recognizes that there are multitudes of questions every entrepreneur has about a new business. There are also those who wish to expand an existing business from another state into California. What legal form should the company take? Are there tax complications or restrictions on certain forms? Why should someone form a business in the first place? The experienced attorneys at the firm are here to work with you to overcome these challenges and realize your goals.
• Business Disputes
  Our attorneys have more than 35 years of combined experience in business and in law. At The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer, we provide more than business law representation — we provide trusted advice to protect your business long-term.
• Business Transactions
  The firm’s corporate and business transactions practice also offers support in related areas, such as real estate, business litigation, labor and employment law and white collar criminal law.
• Limited Liability Companies
  The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer works with you to achieve your goals. The firm and its attorneys help owners and managers control transactions, differentiate between good and dangerous transactions, and work toward maximizing the profitability of a transaction. With smaller enterprises and entrepreneurs, the corporate lawyers at the firm assist in creating litigation avoidance strategies. In adversarial matters, whether mediation, arbitration, or litigation, they guide corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other entities through the risks and rewards inherent in protracted battles and settlements.
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  Your business devoted extensive time and money into developing the ideas that are now being challenged. While an attorney may have helped you take steps to secure your patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret, he or she may not be able to handle your intellectual property litigation. Who can you turn to?

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Wrongful Termination
  Handling employment and labor law cases in the Bay Area and throughout California, The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer represents employees and employers involved in wrongful discharge, wrongful termination, retaliation and discrimination matters. Employment and labor laws govern all aspects of the relationships between employers and employees. While many have been designed to protect the rights of employees, these laws maintain a balance of fairness and equity between employers and employees that is vital to the health of all businesses. The firm maintains a holistic practice for discrimination and wrongful discharge, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in these matters.
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
  Each has different advantages, disadvantages and different requirements. While they aim to provide advice from the day of incorporation, besides advising businesses in California, the United States and across the globe regarding incorporation, The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer also acts as legal counsel for your business from initial startup to dissolution. With so much at stake, you need comprehensive advice about employment contracts, intellectual property concerns, business transactions, labor law and financing arrangements.
• Employment Litigation
  The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer is dedicated to developing long-term relationships with clients — never just “one-and-done.†Whether you work with the firm from the formation or you come later in your corporate existence, your business and your bottom line are the firm’s priority. The experience of the firm’s accessible attorneys ranges from providing guidance and advice on a number of issues, including insurance, corporate compliance, employment issues, records retention, Mediation, contract law and a wide variety in between, including...
• Non-compete Agreement
• Severance Agreement
  Severance agreements: Reviewing and negotiating on behalf of employees to protect their rights to benefits and obtaining favorable terms and consideration of wrongful termination claims.
• Sexual Harassment
  Beyond the firm’s general employment and labor practice, the business lawyers at The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer also assist with union labor law issues. Each attorney at the firm provides the same level of support and counsel in matters involving rights under union labor contracts and dispute agreements, including the failure of a local to fairly represent a member’s interests, termination or layoff of union members, suspension, denial of a promotion or pay raise, access to training and career development, discrimination, sexual harassment, and other discipline at work. The firm provides outside legal opinions to locals and unionized employees throughout Santa Clara County and the Bay Area.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  In the current marketplace, clients recognize that high-stakes real estate deals can make or break their companies. The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer’s real estate practice offers a solid record of business and legal insight that comes from executing real estate deals of every kind in a personalized, cost-effective, and proactive method. Our business attorneys in the real estate transactions practice also include real estate litigation, commercial leases, restructuring and workouts of real estate, and the development of commercial properties.
• Construction Litigation
  No matter what area of California construction law you need to address, the business attorneys at The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer are here to serve you and your company. We will guide you through any combination of the issues listed above, all while providing our experienced perspective that’s backed up by both business and legal knowledge.
• Real Estate Transactions
  If you are unsure whether your real estate matter can be properly handled by our attorneys, contact one of our offices to schedule a consultation. We will advise you on the best course of action for your business before, during, and after a real estate transaction.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Daniel Walter has been advising clients on a wide range of estate planning and family law-related needs for more than 15 years. Daniel has the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate each family’s or individual’s circumstances and goals to create a plan, utilizing a variety of revocable and irrevocable trusts, to meet their short-term and long-term estate planning needs. Daniel also assists clients through the difficult process of probate.
• Trusts
• Probate

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer can also assist with the filing of dissolution paperwork and any taxes due if your entity is one of the following...