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Steven Robert Arnold, Business Attorney in Costa Mesa, California

Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Consumer, and General

Partner, Financial Services and BankingatManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Costa Mesa, CA

Practicing business in Costa Mesa since 2000.

26+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Steven Robert Arnold is a partner, financial services and banking based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Consumer, and General. Steven has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Based in
Costa Mesa, CA
Experience
over 26 years
Known for
Business · Consumer · General
  • Handles Business, Consumer, and General matters from Costa Mesa, CA.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Steven Robert Arnold: Steven Robert Arnold is a partner, financial services and banking based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Consumer, and General. Steven has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Steven Robert Arnold

Steven concentrates on business, consumer, general, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Costa Mesa, California

Steven takes business matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Consumer cases in Costa Mesa, California

Steven takes consumer matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

General cases in Costa Mesa, California

Steven takes general matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Costa Mesa, California

Steven takes real estate matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Steven Robert Arnold — Over 26 years of California business experience

Steven Robert Arnold is a partner, financial services and banking based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Consumer, and General. Steven has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Steven Robert Arnold is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services, financial services and banking, global payments and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years. Steven practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA.

Steven's approach to business cases

Steven Robert Arnold is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services, financial services and banking, global payments and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years. Steven practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA.

Clients Steven works with

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, consumer, and general matters in Costa Mesa and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Steven Robert Arnold's legal education and bar admissions

  • George Mason University School of Law J.D. 2000 Member George Mason University School of Law J.D. George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal

  • Brigham Young University

    B.A. International · 1994

Jurisdictions

Steven's state bar admissions

  • California

    2000 · ACTIVE

Steven studied at — in George Mason University School of Law J.D. 2000 Member George Mason University School of Law J.D. George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal and B.A. International in Brigham Young University.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed — in George Mason University School of Law J.D. 2000 Member George Mason University School of Law J.D. George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal and B.A. International in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Steven's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Membership Activities Admitted to practice in the state of California

    membership

Locations

Steven Robert Arnold's office in Costa Mesa

Steven's primary office is at 695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven Robert Arnold — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Costa Mesa, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Steven

Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Steven Robert Arnold

  • How much does it cost to hire Steven for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Steven offer a free consultation?

    Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Costa Mesa?

    Steven is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Steven accepting new business clients right now?

    Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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