Stephen Gerrish

Special Counsel

CONTACT INFORMATION

sgerrish@thoits.com

Tel: (650) 327-4200

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Steve joined the firm in 1974 upon graduation from Willamette University College of Law, where he was an editor of the Law Journal. His practice emphasizes strategic counseling, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and appeals, with a focus on employment, and the inter-related issues involving employees, investors, officers and directors, and all aspects of employment dynamics, from hiring through operational counseling and termination.

He also has considerable experience in litigation, arbitration and mediation of real estate disputes, including those related to construction contracts, residential and commercial sales and lease disputes, and easement and co-ownership issues. His goal is to be efficient and practical. He has been a lecturer for the Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) in civil procedure, employment, and wrongful termination, and has been a contributing author to the CEB on employment law and wrongful termination.

Community

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame – Former member of the Board of Directors
YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula – Former member of the Board of Directors; past Board Chair; Red Triangle Award; and current Senior Director
El Camino YMCA – Former member of the Board of Directors; past Board Chair
Los Alto Educational Foundation – Former member of the Board of Directors
Palo Alto Area Bar Association – Past President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer; former member of Legislation and Program Committees
Los Altos Mediation Program – Former Community Mediator
Los Altos AYSO – Former Commissioner

Memberships

State Bar of California
Idaho State Bar (Affiliate Member)