Trial Consulting by an Appellate Law and Family Law Specialist Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization

Appellate attorney Stephen Temko provides consultation and legal services for family law trial attorneys engaged in complex cases that:

• Are likely to require an appeal to California Courts of Appeal
• Involve complex or novel legal issues
• Are larger than one attorney can handle

To schedule an appointment to discuss trial consulting services by an experienced appellate lawyer, contact the Law Office of Stephen Temko.

With 30 years of family law experience, appellate lawyer Stephen Temko has assisted trial counsel in complex, high-profile cases involving millions of dollars in assets, and family law disputes resulting from overseas prenuptial agreements and residence in foreign countries.

Comprehensive legal research and concise, detailed legal writing are the hallmarks of an effective appellate lawyer, and Mr. Temko brings those skills to bear in the trial court as a consultant in addition to his work in family law appeals. He is available to assist with:

• Complex and time-consuming legal research
• Developing legal issues, fact patterns, legal theories, and strategies for a successful outcome in the trial court
• Assisting with discovery
• Thorough and concise preparation of points and authorities
• Consulting and drafting Requests for Statements of Decision and objections to Statements of Decision

Mr. Temko is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as an Appellate Law Specialist and a Family Law Specialist, and he is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is very active as a lecturer to a variety of family law professional groups. He has published numerous legal articles.

Representative cases that Mr.Temko has assisted in the trial court include:

• Trial briefs in numerous cases involving transmutation, 2640 reimbursement, support, characterization of assets, tracing, equitable apportionment, Pereira and Van Camp issues, and breach of fiduciary duty
• Points and authorities in opposition to a request to set aside a judgment dividing $100 million in assets
• Points and authorities involving requests and opposition to spousal support and child support
• Points and authorities relating to jurisdictional issues including motions to quash and transfer venue
• Points and authorities in support and opposition to selection of an alternate valuation date
• Numerous requests for statements of decision involving custody, support, and property division
• Points and authorities relating to deviation from child support guidelines for the highest paid NFL player in San Diego County

When you need the skills and experience of an appellate attorney in the trial court, contact the Law Office of Stephen Temko.