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.
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
Understands how SF Family Court judges prioritize evidence and what arguments prevail in that specific court
Evaluates whether a settlement was coerced or legally unsound, drawing on settlement conference experience
In-depth knowledge of local court rules — critical when malpractice involves procedural errors or failure to file properly
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Understands how SF Family Court judges prioritize evidence and what arguments prevail in that specific court
Evaluates whether a settlement was coerced or legally unsound, drawing on settlement conference experience
In-depth knowledge of local court rules — critical when malpractice involves procedural errors or failure to file properly