Farm & ranch contracts
Land and grazing leases, crop and supply agreements, equipment purchases, and the everyday contracts a working farm depends on.
Attorney at Law · Se habla español
Legal counsel for California farms, ranches, and the people who build on them.
Stephanie Rocha is a California attorney, licensed since 2009, who built her career in construction law and runs a working family farm in San Martin. She helps growers, agritourism operators, and agricultural businesses with contracts, disputes, and the legal side of running a farm.
Since 2009Licensed in California
Former partnerMiller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP
J.D., Santa ClaraSanta Clara University School of Law
English · EspañolConsultations in either language
Practice areas
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Construction
Construction
Construction
How Stephanie can help
Her practice focuses on agricultural businesses and construction matters across California, with in-person meetings in the South Bay and Central Coast and virtual meetings statewide.
Agritourism & on-farm events
Liability waivers, visitor policies, event and venue agreements, and setting up U-pick, farm-stay, and educational programs on solid legal footing.
Farm business formation
Choosing and forming an LLC or corporation, operating agreements, and structuring a family farm so roles and ownership are clear.
Agricultural building projects
Contracts and disputes for barns, processing facilities, greenhouses, wells, and other farm improvements.
Construction disputes
Defect claims, delay and payment disputes, and contract disagreements between owners, developers, and contractors.
Mechanics liens & payment
Preparing, recording, and responding to California mechanics liens, stop payment notices, and payment bond claims.
About Stephanie
A construction litigator who also runs a farm
Stephanie practiced at Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP in San Jose, one of Santa Clara County's longest-established law firms, where she became a partner. She represented developers, builders, and prime contractors in construction litigation, including defect and payment disputes.
Today she also runs The Nest Box, her family's farm in San Martin. She knows firsthand what it takes to keep an agricultural operation running, from flock management to hosting visitors, and she brings that practical view to every client she advises.
She works with clients in English and Spanish.
Credentials
- State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted 2009 · Bar No. 266030
- J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law2009
- B.A., Santa Clara University2000
- Partner, Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLPConstruction and real estate litigation, San Jose
- Silicon Valley Business Journal "40 Under Forty"Named to the list, 2015
En español
Se habla español
Stephanie Rocha atiende a clientes en español e inglés. Ayuda a agricultores, ranchos, negocios agrícolas y contratistas en California con contratos, disputas de construcción, gravámenes de mecánico (mechanics liens) y la formación de empresas. Llame o escriba para programar una consulta.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What kind of lawyer is Stephanie Rocha?
Stephanie Rocha is a California attorney focused on agricultural business law and construction law. She is based in San Martin in Santa Clara County and represents clients throughout California.
Do you work with small family farms?
Yes. Stephanie runs her own family farm, and much of her practice is built around small and mid-sized agricultural operations, including farms that host the public for U-pick, tours, and events.
What should an agritourism business have in place legally?
Most agritourism operations benefit from a clear liability waiver, written visitor rules, the right business entity, adequate insurance, and agreements for any events or vendors. Requirements vary by county, so a consultation is the best way to review your specific setup.
Can you help with a California mechanics lien?
Yes. Stephanie has represented developers, builders, and contractors in construction payment disputes, including mechanics liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims. Lien deadlines in California are short, so contact the office as early as possible.
Do you offer consultations in Spanish?
Yes. Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
What areas do you serve?
Clients anywhere in California. In-person meetings are available in the South Bay, including San Martin, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Jose, and virtual meetings are available statewide.
Contact
Talk with Stephanie about your matter
Call or email to schedule a consultation. Please don't send confidential details until you've spoken with the office.
Phone(408) 000-0000
OfficeSan Martin, CaliforniaBy appointment · Virtual statewide