Stephen J. "Steve" Hirschfeld
About Stephen J. Hirschfeld
Stephen J. Hirschfeld is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Stephen J. Hirschfeld is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP
Education: The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: San Francisco, CA
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