Stephen E. Velyvis
About Stephen E. Velyvis
Stephen E. Velyvis is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Stephen E. Velyvis is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Environmental Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Burke Williams & Sorensen LLP
Education: Vermont Law School, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: San Francisco, CA
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