Timothy Joseph Kooy

Timothy Joseph Kooy is a California litigation lawyer and senior counsel at The Sterling Law Group, A P.C., whose practice centers exclusively on lawsuits and disputes in state and federal courts. He handles complex litigation, estate planning, probate and trust litigation, fiduciary abuse, business and commercial disputes, professional negligence, and landlord-tenant conflicts. He has practiced since 1987 and has tried more than 35 bench trials. His work spans matters involving individuals, businesses, fiduciaries, property interests, and contested estates. His long litigation career includes extensive courtroom work across several types of civil disputes.

Timothy earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He later earned his J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law. His academic training developed a strong foundation in legal research, written analysis, advocacy, and the principles underlying civil litigation. Those studies prepared him for a career involving complex disputes and courtroom proceedings.

Timothy is admitted to practice in California and before several federal courts. His admissions include the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is admitted before the US District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California. His practice has remained devoted to litigation since his admission to the bar. His experience includes trials in state and federal courts involving probate, trust, commercial, landlord-tenant, and professional negligence disputes. He represents clients in matters requiring detailed factual analysis, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

Timothy Joseph Kooy brings decades of litigation experience to complex civil, probate, trust, and business disputes. His courtroom background includes extensive bench trial experience and representation across several areas of contested law. He holds a BV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His practice combines trial experience, federal court admissions, and long-term litigation work for clients facing significant legal conflicts. He continues to focus on dispute resolution through strategic preparation, legal analysis, and experienced courtroom representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Counsel, The Sterling Law Group, A P.C.
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Golden Gate University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  BA in Political Science

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