619-825-1133
GERMANI LAW
LANDLORD-TENANT LITIGATION
California rental housing law is technical, fast-changing,
and expensive to get wrong.
Germani Law represents landlords and tenants
in disputes involving:
Lease Review and Negotiation
Unlawful Detainer (Eviction)
Prosecution and Defense
Rent Control and Local Ordinance Compliance
Wrongful Eviction and Tenant Harassment
Security Deposit and Move‑Out Disputes
Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Founding Attorney
STEPHANIE S. GERMANI, ESQ., LL.M.
Founding attorney of Germani Law, a trial lawyer focused on landlord-tenant disputes and an adjunct professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D.
- University of San Diego School of Law, LL.M.
- Consumer Attorney's 2025 "Rising Star"
- Coach of award-winning mock trial team
Of Counsel
DEBBIE TOON, ESQ.
Known for her meticulous eye, she digs into records and timelines to turn messy landlord–tenant disputes into clear, well‑supported cases.
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
- Vanderbilt University, B.A.
- Licensed in California since 2015
- Licensed in Tennessee since 2003
Of Counsel
CARL HANCOCK, ESQ.
A litigator at heart, he represents clients in court and in negotiations, bringing trial experience and practical strategy to rental disputes.
- Western State University College of Law, J.D.
- Palomar College, B.A.
- U.S. Army Intelligence School
- Licensed in California since 1989
