Stephen Dane Counts

Stephen D. Counts is a distinguished Litigation and Trial Lawyer at Smaili & Associates, P.C., focusing in Employment Law and Bodily Injury. Since 2004, he has dedicated his practice to representing individuals harmed by others' wrongdoing. Mr. Counts has earned a reputation for achieving favorable jury verdicts, supported by his educational foundation—a Bachelor’s in Political Science from UCLA and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, where he was active in the Entertainment Law Review and Trial Advocacy. Licensed in all California state courts and several federal districts, Mr. Counts is also a member of CAALA, CAOC, and OCTLA. His legal acumen is recognized in publications like Verdict Search and Daily Journal. Notably, he served as trial and appellate counsel in successful appeals, such as Olsen v. Reid. Committed to jury trial rights, he upholds creative and aggressive advocacy, ensuring open communication and personalized attention for his clients at Smaili & Associates.