Joseph L. Stark & Associates is a small, aggressive law firm with an extraordinary depth of experience. Our practice focuses primarily upon:

  • Litigation defense of Public and Governmental Agencies;
  • Development and implementation of strategies and documentation to protect Security and Confidentiality of proprietary and trade secret materials as well as litigation of claims in protection of such matters. We are specialists in Protection of Corporate and Personal Proprietary Trade Secrets and Non-disclosure;
  • Insurance Coverage and Defense;
  • General Civil and Business Litigation including Personal Injury, Sports & Products Matters and Construction Defects;
  • Commercial Real Estate;
  • Appellate Practice;

The attorneys in our firm each have more than two decades of experience in these fields and have the depth of knowledge and understanding that comes only from such focus. Mr. Stark has recently been named to California Super Lawyers (2012).

With over a dozen published opinions in the State of California, members of our firm have been involved in several landmark appellate matters including Stonewall v. City of Palos Verdes Estates; Rodriguez v. Kline, U.S. Ex. Rel. Bly-Magee v. Premo and several others. The attorneys in our firm are admitted to practice in all Courts within the State of California, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. Our firm provides services throughout California and primarily in Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino and San Luis Obispo Counties.

The advantages of a small firm, in many situations, cannot be overstated. We have the flexibility to respond quickly and cost effectively with maximum efficiency. We pride ourselves on professionalism and communication with our clients. Our size assures that communication between handling attorney and client is never more than a single phone call or E-Mail away.

Our firm is equipped with the most current technology to assure the cost effective handling of your matter while assuring accuracy and up to date assessment, handling and communication. Our size also permits us to accommodate the special needs of our clients without delays inherent in a larger infrastructure.

We believe you will find your relationship with our firm to be effective and rewarding and we look forward to serving your legal needs.

 
Development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to protect private, confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information for businesses and individuals.
Development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to protect private, confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information for businesses and individuals.
Over 20 years of experience interpreting policies, litigating insurance coverage and advising insureds and insurers respecting insurance coverage.
Over 20 years of experience interpreting policies, litigating insurance coverage and advising insureds and insurers respecting insurance coverage.
Advising and assisting clients in the acquisition, leasing and handling of commercial real estate transactions including contract review and creation.
Advising and assisting clients in the acquisition, leasing and handling of commercial real estate transactions including contract review and creation.
Extensive experience advising and representing public and private employers in HR administration including ADA, CFRA, FMLA, FEHA, Title VII, FLSA, & Cal. Labor Stds.
Extensive experience advising and representing public and private employers in HR administration including ADA, CFRA, FMLA, FEHA, Title VII, FLSA, & Cal. Labor Stds.
With over 25 years of litigation and transactional experience, we enjoy the trust and confidence of individuals, public agencies, as well as large corporate clients.
With over 25 years of litigation and transactional experience, we enjoy the trust and confidence of individuals, public agencies, as well as large corporate clients.