Lawyer Sterling James Stires, graduated from University of San Diego, Class of 1996, B.A., Ocean Studies California Western School of Law, Class of 1998, J.D., is now employed by Holmes Weddle & Barcott A Professional Corporation at 401 West A St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101.Sterling James Stires is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Sterling James Stires as your lawyer, you should consider whether Sterling James Stires offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Sterling James Stires has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Sterling James Stires's office is located at San Diego, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Sterling James Stires has been admitted in 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;. His or her practice areas include 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.

Sterling James Stires's college and law school education includes University of San Diego, Class of 1996, B.A., Ocean Studies, California Western School of Law, Class of 1998, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Sterling Stires is a founding parter of the California office of Holmes Weddle & Barcott, and has developed a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on maritime law. Along with matters involving the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Limitation of Shipowners Liability Act, Ship Repairers Liability, and general maritime law, Mr. Stires also practices in the areas of insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, business litigation and personal injury involving marine and non-marine claims.    Sterling is a Board Certified Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the California State Bar Board fo Legal Specialization, and has acheived Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review rating, AV Preeminent, for ethical standards and legal abilities.  Sterling has been awarded "Top Lawyer in San Diego" by San Diego Magazine in 2014, 2015, and 2016.   While in law school, Sterling received academic achievement awards in Maritime Law and Law of the Sea.   Sterling has had the high honor to have been selected by the State Bar of California to serve on the Admiralty & Maritime Law Advisory Commission Group, which has been created by the Board of Legal Specialization to advise the State Bar of California in the establishment of maritime law as a certified legal specialty in California. Sterling was Chairman of the organization from 2014 through 2014.  Sterling is a Proctor in Admiralty, as designated by the Maritime Law Association of the United States, . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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