THE DALE LAW FIRM TEAM

We are here to help you find answers.

Stephen W. Dale, Esq., LL.M

Attorney and Counselor at Law

Stephen W. Dale received his JD from Armstrong Law School and his LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University in 2001. The Dale Law Firm was established in 1992 in order to provide quality estate planning to clients by working cooperatively with the clients’ tax, financial and insurance professionals. (learn more)

Jennifer L. Steneberg, Esq.

Attorney and Counselor of Law

Jennifer L. Steneberg joined the Dale Law Firm as an associate attorney in February 2008. Jennifer graduated with honors from the Golden Gate University School of Law in May 1999, where she also earned a Public Interest Law Certificate.
(learn more)

Terri Dale

Chief Executive Officer

Terri received her Bachelor of Arts in Management from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga in 1996 and her degree of Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University, School of Law in 2002. Terri began working with Stephen as the Office Manager of the Law Firm in 1996.
(learn more)

Melissa Riess

Associate Attorney

Melissa is pleased to join the Dale Law Firm as an associate attorney. Prior to joining the firm, Melissa spent most of her legal career working as a staff attorney for Disability Rights Advocates, where she represented people with disabilities in class action and impact cases challenging discrimination (learn more)

Beth H. Hodess

Associate Attorney

Beth H. Hodess joined the Dale Law Firm as an associate attorney in February 2025. Beth graduated with highest honors from the Golden Gate University School of Law in 2009, where she also earned a Litigation Certificate. (learn more)

Shelley Sunseri

Administrative Assistant to Stephen Dale

Gabriele Keezer

Paralegal

Amy Tessler

Education & Outreach Coordinator

Annette Lisa

Intake Coordinator

Susy Zaragoza

Client Services & Administrative Coordinator

Our Mission

The Dale Law Firm is dedicated to applying our legal knowledge and expertise to assist individuals and families with various aspects of estate and special needs planning. We are committed to educating and empowering persons with disabilities, their families and the professionals supporting them, to ensure that they thrive personally and financially, and achieve the best possible quality of life.