About Steve Charles
Steve Charles Vondran is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and Arizona. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2004, holding, and to the Arizona State Bar in 2008, with. His license status in both states is active. Mr. Vondran is the founder and president of Vondran Legal®, a law firm specializing in business, intellectual property, and entertainment law. The firm has multiple offices, including locations in Newport Beach, California, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Mr. Vondran earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School in 2000, where he excelled in Contracts and Entertainment Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Fullerton, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 1994. His academic background laid the foundation for his focus on intellectual property and entertainment law.
Mr. Vondran's practice areas encompass a wide range of intellectual property matters, including copyright infringement, trademark disputes, and software audits. He has represented clients in various stages of legal proceedings, such as litigation, appeals, negotiations, and trials. His experience includes handling cases involving major software publishers like Autodesk, Microsoft, Siemens, and Vero, as well as addressing issues related to TV signal piracy and fair use.
Throughout his career, Mr. Vondran has appeared before multiple courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. He has also been admitted pro hac vice in other jurisdictions to represent clients in specific cases. His extensive experience in federal court litigation underscores his proficiency in handling complex legal matters.
Mr. Vondran is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and the International Trademark Association. He is also a member of the Copyright Society of the USA, the San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Additionally, he holds memberships in the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the Arizona State Bar. His community involvement reflects his commitment to the legal profession and his dedication to staying informed about developments in intellectual property law.
