Cheryl A. Stewart

Attorney @Storm Palyan Llp

Beverly Hills, CA, US

Manage dissolution, custody, and domestic violence matters involving complex financial disclosures and high-conflict dynamics • Second-chaired trials involving civil harassment, DVROs, custody disputes, and one high-asset marital estate with a jurisdictional challenge • Independently draft and argue non-evidentiary motions, discovery disputes, and fee requests • Prepare and oppose RFOs related to child and spousal support, custody, domestic violence, and attorney’s fees • Conduct extensive discovery, including drafting demands and responses, managing document review, analyzing financial records, coordinating with experts, and preparing for depositions • Draft detailed legal memoranda and client declarations under time-sensitive conditions • Excel in collaborative, strategy-driven environments and thrive under pressure with strong multitasking and case management skills • Emphasize strategic planning, persuasive writing, and client rapport in emotionally charged and complex litigation, including preparation for depositions and evidentiary hearings or trials

Chapman University

B.A., Philosophy, B.A., Legal Studies

University of Southern California

Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science

Southwestern Law School

Doctor of Law (J.D.)