About Steven James
Steven James Foster is a licensed attorney admitted to practice regulation in the State of California. He used to be licensed to the California State Bar in 1997. His license is currently in lively status. Mr. Foster is a companion at Siles & Foster, P.C., a regulation company located in Chico, California. He has been practicing law for over 28 years, serving clients across Northern California, including regions similar to Chico, Paradise, Magalia, Oroville, and Redding.
Mr. Foster earned his Juris Doctor degree from CAL Northern School of Law, graduating in 1997. Prior to law program, he completed his undergraduate schooling at California State University, Chico, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1993. During his time at CAL Northern, he targeted on guides associated with workers' compensation and social security law, laying the foundation for his future practice areas.
Mr. Foster concentrates his practice within the regions of workers' damages, SSDI claims, bankruptcy, and personal damage regulation. He advocates for individuals who have been injured on the job, assisting them in obtaining employees' compensation advantages. Additionally, he supports clients navigate social security disability benefits claims and offers advice thru Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. His practice encompasses all levels of litigation, which includes preliminary case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement discussions, and trial hearings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Foster has treated cases before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, representing numerous applicants over the years. He has additionally represented claimants earlier than the Social Security Administration and the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Prior to founding Siles & Foster, P.C., he labored as an associate at a mid-size litigation company in Chico for numerous years. His in depth knowledge has equipped him with a deep knowing of the complexities concerned in employees' compensation and SSDI claims instances.
Mr. Foster is a member in good standing of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA), the place he has served at the Board of Governors for many years and continues to be on the tech committee. He is also a longstanding member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) and a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). These affiliations mirror his dedication to staying knowledgeable about advancements in his practice areas and advocating for the rights of injured workers and individuals looking for social security advantages.
