Stephen E. Horan

Of Counsel

Using the disciplines of undergraduate degrees in both science and economics, Steve delivers excellent legal representation. His defense philosophy employs a logic-oriented scientific approach combined with the cost-sensitivity and efficiency demanded by economically-savvy clients.

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Born in Oakland in 1960, Steve lived in Central and South America as a child. He finished in the top ten percent of his class in his first year at McGeorge Law School.

Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1986)

University of California at Davis (B.A./B.S., 1983)

  • Double Major in Zoology and Economics
  • Economics Honors
Practice Areas Admitted to Practice
  • All California State Courts
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Central District of California
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Professional Memberships & Awards

  • State Bar of California

Representative Trials

  • HR Management v. Alameda County (Pending – 2017)
  • Avery v. Roseville [Public Entity Liability]
  • Coleman v. Department of Consumer Affairs [Whistle-Blower/Defamation]
  • Friedrich v. Plumas [Inverse Condemnation]
  • Hauselt v. Butte County [Inverse Condemnation]
  • Rayburn v. 17th District Agricultural Association [Dangerous Condition]
  • Rogers v. County of Sacramento [ADA/Premises Liability]
  • Smith v. Department of Corrections [Discrimination/Retaliation]
  • Su v. Aryani [Copyright]
  • Stuart v. Scripps Howard [Motor Vehicle Negligence]
  • Watson v. Roseville [Inverse Condemnation]
  • Wright v. Lawrence [Premises Liability]

Representative Appeals

  • Customer Co. v. City of Sacramento (1995) 10 Cal.4th 368
  • Diruzza v. County of Tehama (9th Cir. 2003) 206 F.3d 1304
  • Hauselt v. County of Butte (2009) 172 Cal App. 4th 550
  • Jackson v. County of Amador (2010)184 Cal.App.4th 514
  • Youngberg v. Bekins Co. (E.D. Cal 1996) 930 F. Supp.1396

Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Settlement Conference Attorney for El Dorado County