Seth J. Schwartz

Seth J. Schwartz

Managing Attorney

sschwartz@stimmel-law.com

Admitted California and Federal Bar: 1981

Education: University of California, Santa Barbara (B.S.); McGeorge School of Law (J.D.)

AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell; Bay Area Super Lawyer

Lectures: 2012 - Guest Lecturer, Law Firm Management, USF School of Law; 2010 - Guest Lecturer, Professional Responsibility/Legal Ethics, USF School of Law; 2009 - Guest Lecturer, Professional Responsibility/Legal Ethics, USF School of Law; 2002 - UC Davis School of Law, Negotiations and Settlements

Seminars and Panels: March 2012 – Judge, American Bar Association – 2011-2012 National Appellate Advocacy Competition – Law Student Division, San Francisco, CA; October 2011 – Bar Assn. of San Francisco - Mediation Skills Training, 40-hour Training – Ron Kelly Instructor; October 2007 – Wilderness Risk Management Conference, NOLS, Banff, Canada – “Lessons Learned Urban Pioneer Experiential Academy March 2003”; April 2003 – ATLA – Litigating Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Cases, New York, NY – “A View From the Defense”; September 2002 – 4th Annual Medical and Legal Seminar; Brain Injury Association of America; Napa, California – “The Defense Perspective”; March 2002 – ATLA National College of Advocacy; Mild to Severe Head Injury Cases; Houston, Texas – “A View from the Defense”; February 1999-2001 – Auto Insurance Law and Accident Litigation in California, Oakland, California – “Trial of the Case, Defendant’s Perspective.” Sponsor – Lorman Educations Services, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Specializes in complex civil litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and trials in the areas of probate/trust/estate planning matters; partnership disputes; elder abuse – financial/other; business transaction disputes; insurance and matters involving claims covered by insurance

Reported Cases: Robertson v. Wentz (1986) 187 Cal.App.3d 1281, 232 Cal.Rptr. 634; Ampersand Publishing LLC v. Jerry Roberts (2012) S201320 (co-counsel for Roberts with Stimmel office in underlying case)

Legal Philosophy

I have practiced law for approximately 30 years. On many occasions I have represented the party bringing the lawsuit, and on other occasions I have represented the party defending against the lawsuit. Each case is different – whether it be the facts, the personalities of the parties, their attorneys, and of course the law applicable to that particular case. I bring my experience to each case with an eye towards reaching the best result for the client. In some instances, because of a number of factors we take the case through trial; in others, the cases are settled short of trial. I work closely with the clients and the Stimmel offices to reach the best and appropriate result in each case, keeping in mind that for most people the system appears expensive, cumbersome, and it can often take two years to resolve a lawsuit.

I have worked with the Stimmel, Stimmel & Roeser firm for well over a decade. Our aggressive yet practical approach to litigation has consistently generated favorable results for our clients in a wide variety of disputes. We work under a team approach, and the expertise amongst our lawyers that form a team for a particular case gives us the knowledge and firepower to deliver the best possible service and results to the client. I previously practiced at Archer Norris, a 110+ litigation and transactional law firm licensed to practice in 18 states, where I managed attorney teams and took cases from day one through trial.

Legal Philosophy

Protect Your Business. Resolve Disputes. Move Forward with Confidence.