Stephen Benda | Menlo Park Accident & Injury Lawyer
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About Stephen
Call 800-701-9341 to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.
Experience
Owner
Law Offices of Stephen Benda
1987 – Present
Admission
California
1987
Education
Golden Gate University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws (Tax) (Taxation)
1989
University of Sussex
Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Physics)
1970

Recognitions & Achievements
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Member, California State Bar Association
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Arbitrator/Mediator, Santa Clara County Superior Court, –2000 / present
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Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association, –1997 / present
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Judge Pro Tem, Santa Clara County Superior Court, –1996 / present
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Member, San Mateo County Bar Association, –1989 / present
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Member, Palo Alto Area Bar Association, –1987 / present
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Member, Santa Clara County Bar Association, –1987 / present
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Member, American Bar Association, –1987 / 1997
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Silicon Valley Top Lawyers2000-2007
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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell2002
Notable Work
In re Reswick, 9th Cir.BAP (Cal.): WL 28, Bankr. L. Rep. P 81,942, 11 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. , Daily Journal D.A.R. ,
6127 / 3464 / 2011 / 4117 / 2011
Corson v Commissioner of the Internal Revenue, United States Tax Court,
2000
Szabo v CIR, United States Tax Court,
1992
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I took on a couple of trust disputes where the other beneficiaries had attempted to obtain all the assets for themselves. I managed to get this reversed and of course it made a big difference to my clients.
How did you build a successful practice?
I have a good track record for almost 30 years of working hard, thinking outside the box, and taking care of our clients. Of course that is how I get referrals.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Clients should look for good understanding of the facts and economics of the case.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Typically I screen the client on the telephone (free consultation) to make sure I can help him or her.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
I need the client to present the basic outline of the problem and good summary of the underlying facts.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I play the piano, am interested in classical music, mycology, and mushroom picking. My wife is Chinese and we help new immigrants in their teething problems here in the USA.
Additional Info
The Law Office Of Stephen Benda Highlights
Accident & Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Tax, Collection, Litigation, Professional Malpractice