Business Details
Trusted Creditors' Rights Attorney in Pleasanton, CA
The Law Offices Of Stephen G Opperwall has dedicated its practice to protecting creditors' rights and resolving complex legal matters for nearly four decades. Our firm specializes in debt collection, commercial litigation, and business litigation, leveraging extensive experience in civil law to secure favorable outcomes for clients. Stephen G. Opperwall, a Board Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights since 1997, brings unparalleled expertise to cases involving accounts receivable, breach of contract, and high-stakes commercial disputes. Recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer and member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, our team has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients through strategic litigation and negotiation. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients receive direct attention throughout every stage of their legal proceedings.Our practice extends across Alameda County, Santa Clara County, and Contra Costa County, serving businesses and individuals facing creditors' rights issues and commercial law challenges. With a proven track record in bet-the-company litigation and secured transactions, we combine technical proficiency with unwavering advocacy. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through board certifications, peer recognition, and a relentless focus on client success. Clients benefit from Stephen Opperwall's deep understanding of bankruptcy proceedings, successor liability, and complex financial disputes. We offer free initial consultations to help clients navigate their legal options with clarity and confidence.
Services
Creditors' Rights
Debt Collections
Commercial Litigation
Business Litigation
Bankruptcy Representation
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialized experience in creditors' rights and commercial litigation.
- Our attorney holds the rare Board Certified Specialist designation in Creditors' Rights.
- We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients through judgments and settlements.
- Our team provides personalized attention with direct attorney involvement in every case.
- We maintain a proven track record in high-stakes commercial and bankruptcy litigation.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Certification
- Super Lawyers
- Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Services
Creditors' Rights
Our creditors' rights practice helps businesses recover outstanding debts through legal enforcement of collection remedies. We represent creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, asset recovery, and contract enforcement cases. Our board-certified specialists develop strategic approaches to maximize recoveries while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
Debt Collections
We specialize in debt collection litigation for businesses facing accounts receivable challenges. Our firm employs proven legal strategies to secure payments through court judgments, liens, and other enforcement mechanisms. With decades of experience, we help clients establish effective collection protocols and resolve complex debt disputes.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice handles high-stakes business conflicts involving contracts, partnerships, and financial transactions. We represent clients in breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, and commercial tort cases. Our team combines trial experience with strategic settlement negotiation to protect business interests in court proceedings.
Business Litigation
We provide comprehensive representation in business litigation matters including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud claims, and corporate governance disputes. Our practice addresses shareholder conflicts, partnership dissolutions, and business torts. We focus on resolving complex commercial conflicts through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods.
Bankruptcy Representation
Our bankruptcy practice focuses on protecting creditor interests in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings. We assist with claim filing, objection to discharge, and asset recovery in bankruptcy cases. Our team has extensive experience navigating complex bankruptcy litigation to maximize creditor recoveries through legal enforcement strategies.
People
Stephen G. Opperwall
Attorney
Stephen G. Opperwall is a Board Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights with 40 years of civil litigation experience. Recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum member, he has recovered tens of millions for clients through trials and settlements. His practice focuses on creditors' rights, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy representation.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We specialize in creditors' rights, debt collection, commercial litigation, business litigation, and bankruptcy representation.
How many years of experience do you have in creditors' rights?
Our attorney has 40 years of experience specializing in creditors' rights and commercial law litigation.
What makes your firm different from other litigation practices?
We combine board certification in creditors' rights with Super Lawyer recognition and multi-million dollar case recoveries.
Which counties do you serve in Northern California?
We represent clients in Alameda County, Santa Clara County, and Contra Costa County.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations to help clients understand their legal options.
