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Expert Witness & Malpractice Consulting
When family law cases go wrong — through attorney negligence, poor strategy, or failure to protect a client's interests — courts require an expert who can identify exactly what happened and why it fell below the standard of care.
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In Steve's words: "Serving as an expert, I point out the screwball things that happen with cases." After 40+ years practicing and presiding over family law matters, he knows precisely what responsible representation looks like — and when it isn't.
VALUE OF FORMER JUDGE PRO TEM EXPERIENCE
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Understands how SF Family Court judges prioritize evidence and what arguments prevail in that specific court
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Evaluates whether a settlement was coerced or legally unsound, drawing on settlement conference experience
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In-depth knowledge of local court rules — critical when malpractice involves procedural errors or failure to file properly
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Standard of Care Analysis
Bulletproof Marital Settlement Agreements, stipulated orders, and prenuptial agreements reflecting California family law's full complexity.
Case Assessment — Liability & Damages
Analyzing whether alleged negligence — failure to trace assets, poor MSA drafting, missed deadlines — caused actual economic harm.
"Trial Within a Trial" Consulting
Simulating the original case to provide expert opinions on what outcomes a competent attorney would have achieved.
High-Asset Division Errors
Analysis of attorney errors in identifying and dividing complex assets — stock options, real estate, business entities.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Evaluating conflicts of interest, failure to disclose community assets, and settlement negligence during mediation.