About Steven James
Steven James Foster is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Foster is a partner at Siles & Foster, P.C., a law firm located in Chico, California. He has been practicing law for over 28 years, serving clients throughout Northern California, including areas such as Chico, Paradise, Magalia, Oroville, and Redding.
Mr. Foster earned his Juris Doctor degree from CAL Northern School of Law, graduating in 1997. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Chico, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1993. During his time at CAL Northern, he focused on courses related to workers' compensation and social security law, laying the foundation for his future practice areas.
Mr. Foster concentrates his practice in the areas of workers' compensation, social security disability, bankruptcy, and personal injury law. He represents individuals who have been injured on the job, assisting them in obtaining workers' compensation benefits. Additionally, he helps clients navigate social security disability claims and provides guidance through Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Foster has handled cases before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, representing numerous applicants over the years. He has also represented claimants before the Social Security Administration and the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Prior to founding Siles & Foster, P.C., he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Chico for several years. His extensive experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in workers' compensation and social security disability cases.
Mr. Foster is an active member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA), where he has served on the Board of Governors for many years and continues to be on the tech committee. He is also a longstanding member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) and a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). These affiliations reflect his commitment to staying informed about developments in his practice areas and advocating for the rights of injured workers and individuals seeking social security benefits.
