My experience spans a wide array of legal areas and litigation. I have represented clients in matters involving landslides, construction defects, workplace accidents, automobile collisions, easement disputes, insurance coverage disputes, premises liability actions, real estate litigation, wrongful death actions and eminent domain matters. But behind each and every one of these cases was a client, a person who relied on their attorney to advocate for their rights, and to help them understand what was going on, and why.
The law is all too often a confusing system for everyday people, and those caught in litigation of most any type are frequently confused by a language they do not understand on unfamiliar terrain. It can be costly, lengthy, and sometimes produces results neither side is pleased with. That does not mean it is not necessary; sometimes, lawsuits must play out. Throughout my experience, I have learned to adapt to the challenges presented in each area of law to give my clients my best analysis and recommendations so they may make the most informed decisions, whether a case moves towards settlement, trial or otherwise.
If you are a law firm, office, or solo practitioner looking for someone to assist you with strategizing a case, legal research, effective writing, or litigation support, odds are, I can help. During my career, the vast majority of the cases I handled were mine. That means, I did the investigation, the research, the writing, the discovery, the depositions, the motions, the mediations, the trials, and, the appeals if required. I have taken and defended hundreds of depositions, and personally argued appeals before appellate courts in California and New York.
You may review my curriculum vitae here.
I am a multijurisdictional, civil litigation attorney with over 15 years of experience in multiple states, representing everyday individuals who find themselves on either side of a dispute, in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, property title and easement actions, and numerous others. I have represented clients through all stages of a civil action, including pre-litigation negotiations, investigation, mediation, all aspects of civil discovery, depositions, law and motion practice, civil arbitration, continuing through trial preparation and both bench and jury trials. I have successfully represented clients through appeals for both appellants and respondents in California and New York. I have also handled coverage disputes and secured insurance coverage for clients in both first and third-party claims. I now operate as a sole practitioner out of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, but provide services in Pennsylvania, New York and California.
State Bar Admissions
● State of California
● State of New Jersey
● State of New York
● Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Federal Court Admissions
● District of New Jersey
● Northern District of California
Professional Associations
● California Bar Association, Member
● Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
● New York City Bar Association, Member
● Lehigh County Bar Association, Member
Areas of Practice
● General Liability
● Personal Injury
● Wrongful Death
● Property Damage
● Land Use/Title Disputes
● Insurance Coverage
● Appeals
NY Mail: 43 West 43rd Street, Suite 29, New York, NY 10036
PA Mail: 306 South New Street, #110, Bethlehem, PA 18015
email: sterling@setlaw.net
phone: (347) 491-9862
I look forward to hearing from you, and assessing if and how I may help you with your legal needs. Please note that simply contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you are sending an email, please include your full name, contact information, and a brief description of your legal needs. Thank you.