Sterling James Stires

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of San Diego, B.A., 1996
Law School Attended:
California Western School of Law, J.D., 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, California; 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; 2000, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 2005, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
ISLN:
913908486

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Civil Litigation
  • Maritime Law
  • Including Jones Act
  • Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
  • Defense Base Act
  • Limitation of Shipowner's Liability Act
  • Ship Repairs Liability
  • Personal Injury Defense

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (13 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/19/10 in Maritime Law

    Very capable lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/09/10 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 02/08/10 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/08/10 in Maritime Accidents

    Mr. Stires is an excellent and highly principled lawyer. He has been able to create a florishing maritime practice by hard work, study, and continual success in representing maritime companies and insurers. He did so despite great competition from... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/08/10 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/08/10 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/08/10 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

    Sterling is an excellent lawyer who is dedicated to his craft.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/10/10 in Marine Insurance Defense

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/10/10 in Maritime Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/01/10 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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Sterling James Stires: Member at Holmes Weddle & Barcott A Professional Corporation

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