Michael E. Stone
- Of Counsel
While remaining “of counsel” to the firm, after 51 years of reals estate litigation Mr. Stone retired from active practice on January 1, 2021.
He was a graduate from Boalt Hall School of Law in 1969 and while there was a Moot Court competition winner. During his career, Mr. Stone represented Foreclosure Trustees, Foreclosing Lenders, Victims of Wrongful Foreclosures, as well as Title Companies, Banks, Real Estate Developers, Contractors, Brokers, Agents, Mortgage Companies, and numerous Property Owners, Buyers and Sellers. He was well regarded for his innovative solutions to different Real Estate issues.
Mike and his wife now reside in the Lake Travis area of Texas, but he remains in touch with his associate, Leo B. Siegel.
Areas Of Practice
- Real Estate Litigation
Bar Admissions
- California, 1970
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1970
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Western District of California
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of California
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Education
- University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley, California
- J.D.
- Honors: Moot Court Winner
- San Jose State University, San Jose, California
- B.A. - 1966
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Political Science & Psychology
Published Works
- Stopping the Foreclosing Sale Morston Publishing, 1982
Representative Cases
- Franz v. Blackell, 89 Cal. AP 3d 392, 1987, Calif. Ct. of Appeals
- Chandler v. Alliance Title, Case #105CV #1592, 2005, Cal. Ct. of Appeals (6th Dist.)
- Robuck v. Grenier, Case #A133710, 2013, Cal. Ct. of Appeals (1st Dist.)
- Klein v. Washington Mutual Bank, #408127, 2011, Lake County Superior Ct.
- Madhvani v. Romo, Case #11-56549, 2011, United States Bankruptcy Court. Northern District of California
- Advance Developers v. San Jose Nat'l Bank, #CV763952, 2000, Santa Clara County Superior Court
- Alampaykar v. Saratoga Bancorp, #109CV138343, 2009, Santa Clara County Superior Court
- James vs LandAmerica, #RG09440430, 2010, Alameda County Sup. Ct.
Representative Clients
- Blackwell Homes
- The Foreclosure Company
- Network Funding Associates
- All Cal Title Company
- Transamerica Title Insurance
- Re/max Properties West
- American Realty
- San Jose Forest Products
References
- Bank of America
- Comerica Bank
- CRS Court Reporting Services
- Rapid Legal Process Service
- Walton Insurance Agency
Classes/Seminars
- Disclosure, Disclosure, Disclosure, Westside Real Estate Board, 1988 to 1992
Honors and Awards
- Santa Clara County Family of the Year
Professional Associations and Memberships
- California Bar Association, 1970 to Present
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, 1970 to Present
- Santa Cruz County Bar Association, 2014 to Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Big Brothers / Big Sisters
- Board of Trustees, Girls Scouts of Santa Clara County
- Los Gatos Little League
Languages
- English
Fraternities/Sororities
- Sigma Nu
