About Steven Jeffrey

Steven Jeffrey Mehlman was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 16, 1980. He is currently associated with Mehlman Law Group, located in Walnut Creek, California. His practice areas include civil litigation, real estate law, business law, contracts, zoning, planning and land use, land use, and real property law. He has an active license status and has been practicing law for several decades.

Mehlman obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1976, where he double majored in Communications/Public Policy and Political Science, graduating with highest honors. He then attended the University of Michigan, where he earned both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts in Public Policy in 1980, graduating cum laude.

His legal practice encompasses various areas, including representation in civil disputes, assistance with business formation and contracts, and advisory services regarding land use regulations. Mehlman has experience in litigation, negotiations, and arbitrations, providing comprehensive legal support to his clients.

Throughout his career, Mehlman has been admitted to practice before multiple courts, including the California State Courts and several U.S. District Courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the District of Columbia Circuit, and the Fifth Circuit. He has also worked at Furth Fahrner, Bluemle & Mason, where he handled complex litigation matters.

Mehlman is an active member of the Contra Costa Bar Association and its Real Estate Section. His professional involvement reflects his commitment to the legal community and ongoing engagement in relevant legal issues.

Education

University of Michigan

J.D. (1980) | Fellowship from Ford Foundation and a Masters at the same time.

University of Michigan

M.A. (1980) | Public Policy

University of California, Berkeley

B.A. (1976) | Double major in Communications/Public Policy and Political Science

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1992

Types of Cases Handled

Civil Litigation Real Estate Law Business Law Contracts Zoning Planning and Land Use Land Use Real Property Law Lawsuits & Disputes

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations Arbitrations

Professional Associations

Contra Costa Bar Association and Real Estate Section

has membership 1990 - Current