Steven C. Sayler
Law Offices of Steven C. Sayler & Associates
5720 Oberlin Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
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Phone: (858) 550-9958 | Fax: (858) 642-2001
http://www.saylerlaw.com
20+ Years Preventing Legal Problems. Free Consultation.
Legal Topic
Real Estate Law
Preferred New Clients
I will consider every residential and commercial real estate matter that is brought to me - free consultation.
Sub-Topics
Architecture & Engineering
Broker & Transaction Litigation
Buying Property
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Construction Contracts
Construction Defects
Conveyancing
Homeowners' Associations
Land Contracts
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord-Tenant
Mechanics' Liens
Mold Claims
Renting & Leasing
Title Litigation
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1986
Bar Number: 126275
Other Court Admissions
Federal and all California State Courts.
Association Memberships
Member of San Diego County Bar Association and California State Bar.
Continuing Education
Seminars sponsored by the San Diego County Bar Association.
Example Cases
Real Property cases involving title disputes and easements, construction defects and failure to disclose issues.
Education
Loyola Law School
Juris Doctorate
Los Angeles
CA
1986
UCLA
Masters in Administration
Los Angeles
CA
1977
UCSB
Bachelor of Arts
Santa Barbara
CA
1974
High Honors
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Real Estate and general business commercial litigation and transactional matters, including incorporation of businesses, shareholder and partner disputes, buy/sell agreements, contract and lease disputes, independent contractor agreements, insurance coverage disputes as well as real property law and construction defect litigation and unlawful detainer matters.
The firm was first established in 2007.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to forming my own law practice, I was a principle in the law firm of Goode, Hemme, Peterson & Sayler from 1998 to 2007. Prior to joining Goode, Hemme, Peterson & Sayler, I was with the law firm of Musick, Peeler and Garrett from 1986 to 1987 and with Hillyer & Irwin from 1988 to 1998.
Activities and Awards
Judge Pro Tem for San Diego Courts since 1993.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is the attorney's obligation to explain the law to clients so that clients may make an educated decision on matters that affect their case, including strategy and costs. The more knowledge a client has regarding the law, the better prepared they are to make appropriate decisions.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
In many situations I encourage a client to prepare documents (such as a detailed statement of facts), as the client's participation in the case often helps reduce his or her legal fees.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Depending upon the amount in dispute and whether there is an applicable attorney fee provision, it often makes sense for a client to represent himself pro-per with coaching from an experienced attorney.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
In order to help people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Prior to becoming an attorney, I had extensive experience in the business world as the Chief Executive Officer of business entities, including supervising employees, preparation of budgets and review of financial documents; purchasing of equipment, management of construction matters and community relations.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I enjoy real property matters as well as matters relating to general business.
What do you like best about your career?
My ability to help people solve legal issues in a cost-effective manner.
Tell us about your law firm:
I work directly with my clients and do not delegate legal work to an associate who is unfamiliar with the case and my client's particular needs. I have an experienced paralegal who assists me with certain tasks in order to keep the client's cost to a minimum, and my secretary is very experienced with a wealth of knowledge to assist me in responding to my client's individual needs.
What are your strengths and style?
In representing my clients, I am persistent, efficient and always cost conscious in obtaining the best possible results for them. I have extensive trial experience, but I recognize that it is in my client's best interest to resolve disputes by settlement instead of trial. I have been very successful in resolving lawsuits at an early stage through skillful negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy vacationing with my family, playing tennis, golf, skiing, beach activities and reading. I also have been an active member and past president of a local community service organization since 1995, the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Sunrise Club. The club is associated with Rotary International, a worldwide service organization with more than one million members.
Office Manager/Assistant
Steve Sayler
Fax
(858) 642-2001
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cell: (858) 395-6633
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Incorporation of businesses and unlawful detainer matters.
Hourly Rates
$295
Free Initial Consultation?
Free thirty minute consultation.
Typical Retainer
$500 refundable retainer for general legal advice and consultation; $2,500 and up for litigation matters.
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