About Stephen A. Colley, APC

As a former attorney with the San Diego Office of the Department of Corporations—the local government office responsible for franchise registration and law enforcement—I am intimately familiar with business and franchising laws. Whether you are a franchisor, franchisee, corporate owner, partner in a business, or sole proprietor, I can help you with you legal needs, including:

Franchise registration and representation

Professional Practice Transactions
Sale or purchase of a business
Shareholder agreements
Contracts
Real estate
General business services

Education & Qualifications

Mr. Colley holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from California State University at Los Angeles. He earned his juris doctor in 1976 from the University of San Diego School of Law.

His professional memberships include:

State Bar of California
San Diego County Bar Association
American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising as well as Business, Tax, and Corporate section

In addition to his work in private practice, Mr. Colley frequently lectures on franchise and business law and has served as a speaker for various professional organizations and trade shows. He has written a number of articles on topics relevant to his area of expertise, including shareholder agreements, tax implications for business transactions, and franchising among other things.

Legal Help

If you are in need of legal advice or guidance for a business-related matter, contact Stephen A. Colley today. He can help you understand the laws that apply to your situation and advise you as to the best course of action.