Stephen Kitagawa

Stephen Kitagawa, Esq., is a California attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. He represents individuals, businesses, construction companies, and larger corporate clients in serious disputes. His work at Ghassemian Law Group, APC, includes business litigation, construction litigation, real estate law, trial preparation, and appeals. He has handled matters in state and federal courts and has guided clients through each stage of litigation. His steady approach helps clients understand their risks, protect their rights, and pursue practical results. Clients benefit from his courtroom skill, careful planning, and direct communication during demanding cases.

Stephen earned his J.D. from Simon Greenleaf School of Law. His legal education prepared him to analyze complex facts, write strong arguments, and apply court rules with care. The J.D. also supports his work in trial practice, appeals, compliance, and litigation strategy. His training gives him a clear base for serving clients who face difficult legal and business problems. He uses that foundation to explain legal choices in plain terms.

Stephen has more than 15 years of first-chair trial experience. He has prepared and argued appeals before state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is admitted to practice before all California state and federal courts. His real estate work includes homeowners association matters, municipal issues, and disputes tied to major construction projects. His construction experience includes multi-million-dollar public construction litigation and payment-related disputes. He also works to resolve conflicts before they become more costly.

Stephen Kitagawa also helps clients with compliance matters involving financial crimes, suspicious activity reports, privacy laws, and data protection rules. He has worked on compliance solutions involving the CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, and other privacy standards. He has trained attorneys, staff, and corporate clients on litigation techniques, appeals, and compliance duties. Through this work, he helps people and businesses respond to disputes, reduce legal risk, manage sensitive information, and move toward stronger outcomes with confidence and clarity daily.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ghassemian Law Group
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Simon Greenleaf School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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