Well known for his innovative solutions to difficult Real Estate issues, Mr. Stone has been practicing for over 40 years with emphasis on Real Estate matters. Until 2014, his offices were in the Silicon Valley, but have now been moved to Santa Cruz. He continues to represent clients on "Both Sides of the Hill".
A graduate from Boalt Hall School of Law, U.C. Berkeley, in 1969 where he was a Moot Court competition winner. He co-authored a book on Foreclosure Law in 1982. Mr. Stone has always had a keen interest in Foreclosure Law, representing Foreclosure Trustees, Foreclosing Lenders and Victims of Wrongful Foreclosures. During his career, he has also represented Title Companies, Banks, Real Estate Developers, Contractors, Brokers, Agents, Mortgage Companies, and numerous Property Owners, Buyers and Sellers.
After being the name partner in a multi-attorney firm for 15+ years, he opted to go solo in 1992, and has provided his clients a personal, one-on-one representation.
Areas Of Practice
- Real Estate Litigation 70%
- Business Litigation 25%
- Probate 5%
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
