Colette F. Stone specializes in representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in construction defect litigation, as well as personal injury and wrongful death claims; extensive trial, arbitration, and special master experience; has served as a judge pro tem and arbitrator; served as liaison counsel in complex coordinated litigation; admitted to practice in all California Courts and the United States Supreme Court; recognized by The Order of the Barristers for excellence in oral advocacy; selected in 2011 for the Inaugural Edition of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers; highest AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. Recognized by the Daily Journal for a 2016 Top Defense Verdict. Recognized as a Super Lawyer for multiple years.

Colette handles complex civil litigation matters in State and Federal Court. Her practice focuses on disputes involving catastrophic losses, wrongful death, personal injury, habitability, product liability, premises liability, and construction defect. She has substantial experience representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, and distributors throughout California.

Colette focuses on strategies for an early case evaluation to develop options for early resolution or trial preparation when required. Colette has been called upon by her peers to serve as a mediator and arbitrator. Contra Costa County Superior Court Judges have called upon Colette to serve in their departments as a settlement mentor and facilitator for cases prior to the commencement of trial. Colette has presided over hearings as Pro Tem Judge for the Contra Costa County Superior Court.