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We specialise in corporate law, litigation, commercial and residential property
Steve Wilhelm – San Diego’s Trusted Business Advisor
Whether you are the CEO of a multinational corporation or running a small family business, you face the same business and legal challenges. Regardless of the size of your company or your revenue, your decisions and actions will always have an impact on the future of your business. The Law Offices of Steve Wilhelm is San Diego’s trusted business law firm. Offering a wealth of business expertise and a legal depth to handle all of your needs, we combine big firm resources with the personal attention and affordability of a boutique firm to offer you the best legal guidance for your business.
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Legal Practices
S Corporation
Several benefits exist for filing an S corporation for a small business. S corporations enjoy flow through taxation, after deduction of “reasonable necessary business expenses” …
C Corporation
A C Corporation Taxation San Diego issues shares of its stock, as evidence of ownership, to the person (s) or entities that contribute the money or business assets the corporation uses to conduct …
Limited Liability Company LLC
LLC’s are often referred to as a business with a corporate like veil from liability to the personal owners, but with a tax treatment more akin to a partnership …
Limited Partnerships
A Limited partnerships attorney San Diego is a partnership formed by two or more persons or entities and having a) one or more general partners …
Sole Proprietorship
A Sole Proprietorship San Diego is the simplest form of business organization in which an individual engages in business personally and without co owners …
General Partnerships
A General Partnerships San Diego is an association of two or more persons to carry on a business as co-owners, whether or not the persons intend to form a partnership …
Entrepreneurs
Our Entrepreneurs Attorney San Diego often help entrepreneurs form business entities such as a limited liability company (LLC), an S corporation, or a partnership …
Miscellaneous
Some of the other less often used form of doing business is “Unincorporated Associations” which are a group of two or more persons joined by mutual consent for a common lawful purpose …
Real Estate
We help ensure you make the right moves and achieve exceptional results. Our firm has a substantial experience best San Diego Business Advisor, serving both small business and larger corporate clients, from simple incorporation to mergers and acquisitions.
- Contract Review, Preparation and Negotiation
- Litigation in State or Federal Court
- Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Issues
- Partnership Contract Creation and Review
- Corporation, S-Corp, and LLC Creation
- Lease Review and Creation
- Real Estate Matters and Issues
- Limited Partnership Contracts
- Basic Employment and Labor Law Issues
- Turnarounds, Financial, and Tax Issues
- Startup, New Venture, and IP Issues
- Angel and Venture Capital Agreements and Negotiations
- Trusts, Estate, and Related Tax Issues
- Damage Control and Reputation Management
- Opening, Expanding, or Franchising Your Operation
- Formation of corporations – limited liability companies (LLC), formation of limited liability partnerships (LLP), formation of general and limited partnerships, and assorted joint ventures and other associations and combinations.
- Corporate governance issues, including annual meetings, resolutions, record keeping, and other requirements to limit personal liability.
- Contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
- Employment Law Issues and Resolution.
- Business disputes and business litigation, including partnership disputes and shareholder disputes and other similar issues.
- Stock option plans, stock purchase plans, and other employment incentives.
- Promissory notes, security agreements, and other loan transactions.
- Financing issues and Resolution.

CEO/Founder
Meet Our Attorney

Steven H. Wilhelm, was a law clerk to the Honorable Howard B. Turrentine, Judge of the U.S. District Court, Southern California District in San Diego from 1974 through 1975. Thereafter Mr. Wilhelm was the eleventh lawyer in what was then a rapidly expanding Wall Street type law firm known as Sullivan, Jones & Archer (subsequently the firm has splintered into approximately 10 different law firms in San Diego) with primary focus in complex securities fraud litigation and antitrust litigation.
The firm’s focus throughout the years has continued to be that of business transactional work and business litigation across the entire business spectrum, with occasional cases being handled in other varied areas of civil litigation.
Testimonials & Endorsements
Client
I needed to find an attorney who was the “being of the best” with regard to the challenge of a Family Trust. Steven Wilhelm came highly recommended, and I am so glad he did. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Wilhelm to my friends, business associates, or anyone else who finds themselves in need of a highly respected, knowledgeable, thorough attorney, who gives 110% of himself and his time to his clients.
Sean Foldenauer
I endorse this lawyer I have had the opportunity to work directly with Steven Wilhelm on a number of business and partnership dispute. He is smart, articulate and personable. As a transactional business attorney and litigator, he brings a wealth of legal knowledge a passion for the law and a sincere desire to obtain great results for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer him clients as I know they will receive good advice effective counseling great results.
Dick Schulze
I was Steve’s law partner for several years. He is a capable attorney and a wise counselor. Many years ago he calmed me down and gave me exactly the right practical advice to guide me through a bit of legal unpleasantness. But what’s even more important is his integrity. In a profession where some, unfortunately, are not entirely trustworthy, Steve stands out as a man of honor. I recommend him without qualification.
Terry Singleton
I have known Steve since the early 1980s. First as an adversary, then as co-counsel on a number of complicated litigation cases, friend and as an attorney who i have chosen to represent me and my family on a number of business and other matters.
Steve was a world class track athlete. The discipline and focus he learned there has carried over to his approach to the practice of law. His work ethic and integrity are beyond reproach. He has a keen intellect and a creative mind. He does an outstanding job on transactional matters as well as complicated business litigation.



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