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title: Kenneth M Stern
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# Kenneth M Stern

Kenneth M Stern, practicing for 41 years, is both a Certified Appellate Specialist and trial attorney. His areas of practice have included torts, criminal defense, family law, probate, dependency, real estate and business. He practices in both California State and Federal Courts.

### Articles written by this author:

[![Federal Tort Claims Act and independent contractors](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Stern-istock-910502680_778c8178cb79bbe745003234b3c4796d.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-march/federal-tort-claims-act-and-independent-contractors "Federal Tort Claims Act and independent contractors")

## [Federal Tort Claims Act and independent contractors](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-march/federal-tort-claims-act-and-independent-contractors "Federal Tort Claims Act and independent contractors")

A closer look at the independent contractor and discretionary function rules

[Kenneth M Stern](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/kenneth-m-stern "Kenneth M Stern")

[2020 March](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-march)