Practice Areas
Stearns Kim & Stearns is a boutique law firm located in Torrance, California representing businesses and individuals in family law; probate, trust and estate planning matters; real estate; and business and corporate law matters for over three decades.
Family Law
Stearns Kim & Stearns handles a variety of family law matters. Our attorneys understand that going through a divorce can be emotionally difficult for the entire family. We use our extensive resources and knowledge to resolve the complex legal and financial issues that may arise during divorce proceedings. We have represented clients in the following family law matters:
- Divorce/dissolution
- Child support
- Child custody
- Visitation rights
- Minor's counsel cases
- Termination of parental rights
- Spousal support and partner support
- Modification of support
- Name changes
- Pre-nuptial agreements
- Post-nuptial agreements
- Cohabitation agreements
Trusts, Estates, & Estate Planning
Many individuals want to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of when an unexpected event or emergency occurs. The attorneys at Stearns Kim & Stearns have dedicated their practice to ensuring their clients' goals and needs are fully met. Our attorneys recognize that every client's situation is unique, and carefully tailor estate planning documents to accomplish the client's goals and objectives. The firm offers complete and comprehensive estate planning services, including advice and preparation of revocable living trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney and advance health care directives.
Our attorneys also offer experienced representation in probate administration, trust administration and trust and estate litigation.
Real Estate Law
The lawyers at Stearns Kim & Stearns represent clients in real estate transactions and in litigation involving real estate. Our attorneys represent clients in the purchase, sale and financing of commercial and residential real estate; commercial leasing matters; resolving disputes between landlords and tenants; and evaluating real estate transaction documents for clarity and fairness for our clients.
Business and Corporate Law
Our attorneys have significant experience advising emerging companies and assisting clients with new business endeavors. We routinely assist clients with the creation and formation of new business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnerships. We advise our clients regarding tax and liability considerations, and meeting permit and licensing requirements. We also represent clients with respect to contract negotiation and preparation and strategic business consulting.
Our lawyers have also successfully represented clients in business disputes involving corporations, vendors, consumers, and shareholders.
Civil Litigation
The attorneys at Stearns Kim & Stearns have successfully represented clients in business and real estate disputes in both state and federal court. The firm successfully defended a $100 million class action lawsuit in federal district court. The firm has an established reputation in the Southern California legal community for its ability to effectively litigate difficult and complex matters.
