Born in Manchester, Connecticut, Stephen G. Pongratzgraduated Summa Cum Laude from Eastern Connecticut University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree, double majors: English and History. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Law in 1984 and entered private practice in Connecticut.

In 1987 Mr. Pongratz was licensed to practice law in the State of California. Mr. Pongratz has served with various community and charitable organizations including the Sacramento County Grand Jury and has written columns on legal issues for local publication.

He is a founding partner of Beyer, Pongratz & Rosen and has been with Beyer, Pongratz & Rosen since 1992.

Mr. Pongratz' areas of concentration include employment litigation, personal injury litigation, and business litigation. He is a member of the California State Bar, the California Employment Lawyers Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Sacramento County Bar Association, Sacramento Consumer Attorneys, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association.

Mr. Pongratz is a past member of MENSA and is an active participant in community affairs.