Boner Stern & Sipple, APC

History and Structure

Boner Stern & Sipple, APC was founded in 1971 by D. Stephen Boner in San Diego, California. Richard M. Stern joined the firm in 1980, and James H. Sipple joined in 2000. The firm operates as a professional corporation (APC) under California law. Its headquarters are located at 591 Camino de la Reina, San Diego, CA 92108. The official website is http://www.bonerstern.com/, which remains the primary public source for the firm’s practice areas and attorney listings.

Core Practice Areas

The firm’s core practice areas include: - Estate Planning: Preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and strategies to minimize estate and gift taxes. - Trust Administration and Probate: Guidance through the legal process of administering trusts and probating estates, including court filings and distribution of assets. - Small Business Law: Formation, governance, and ongoing counsel for partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. - Gaming and Entertainment Law: Representation of clients in the gaming industry, including licensing, regulatory compliance, contracts, and dispute resolution. This area places the firm within the iGaming/gambling ecosystem as a legal service provider. - Litigation: Civil litigation related to any of the above practice areas, including trust contests, business disputes, and gaming‑related lawsuits.

Client Base and Reputation

The firm’s client base includes highly compensated professionals, entrepreneurs, and tax‑exempt/nonprofit entities. It prides itself on treating each client with personal attention, regardless of the size of the estate or business. The AV Rating from Martindale‑Hubbell signifies peer‑reviewed excellence in legal ability and ethical standards.

Current headcount is not publicly disclosed. Based on the three attorneys and the mention of a “skilled, diligent support staff,” the firm is likely a small‑to‑medium‑sized practice with fewer than 20 total employees. The firm has not reported any recent funding rounds, partnerships, or expansions in the public record.

Recent Developments

In 2022, attorney James H. Sipple moved to Duckor Metzger & Wynne (DMW) as a shareholder, according to DMW’s website and his LinkedIn profile. The firm’s website still lists him as an attorney, which may indicate outdated content. For the purpose of this profile, we include him as listed on the official firm website, but note the discrepancy from external sources.

No dedicated C‑suite positions (CEO, CTO, CCO, COO) exist at this professional corporation; leadership is vested in the founding and named shareholders.