Stephen J. Strauss, Attorney at Law


State Bar Disciplinary Defense
Plaintiff's Attorney Malpractice

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Whether you just received a letter from the State Bar, suffered a criminal conviction/plead nolo, or received a Notice of Disciplinary Charges, I can help.  I am a former Senior Litigator for the State Bar of California with over 29 years of disciplinary experience. I understand that your reputation and your business are at stake.   

I also accept a small number of very select plaintiff’s malpractice cases where an attorney has fallen below the standard of care causing loss of an otherwise meritorious case. Often this involves failure to file a lawsuit on time, insufficient investigation or trial preparation, settlement without authority, conflict of interest, or unconscionable retainer agreements.  

For those clients who have fee disputes with their attorneys, I offer assistance at fee arbitration, including representation, expert witness testimony, and ghost written briefs and statements.  

I offer a free preliminary consultation, and a variety of creative payment options.  


  • State Bar Disciplinary Defense 
  • Criminal Conviction Matters
  • Interim Suspensions
  • Reinstatements
  • Ethics Advice & Preventative Consultations 
  • Legal Malpractice Prosecution
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Below Standard Conduct

Stephen J. Strauss
Law Offices of Phillip Feldman
14401 Sylvan St., Ste 200
Van Nuys, CA 91401 
 
(323) 221-2286
Steve@statebardefense.net


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