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Friedman & Springwater LLP

United States 2025

Overview

Friedman & Springwater LLP* has been dedicated to providing clients with exceptional legal representation since its founding in 2003. Our lawyers have wide ranging experience in the practice areas of:

  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Civil Litigation
  • Energy and Utilities Regulatory Litigation
  • Appellate Litigation

Based in San Francisco, F&S has represented numerous entities in bankruptcy cases, and has extensive experience implementing solutions for businesses in troubled debt situations inside and outside of bankruptcy courts.

Our lawyers advise clients on sophisticated commercial transactions, with particular emphasis on secured transactions, including securitized or off-balance sheet financing, and other credit enhancement devices. We also have extensive experience in sales of loans, accounts receivable, and private label credit card portfolios, inventory finance, sales of intellectual property, and sales of small businesses.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in representing parties before the California Public Utilities Commission and in related appellate proceedings before the courts. We have in-depth experience handling regulatory proceedings relating to a wide range of utility matters, including renewable energy, water, telecommunications, transportation, and related environmental impact and business issues.

Friedman & Springwater LLP is a certified woman-owned firm with an approach that emphasizes efficiency and efficacy in providing the highest quality legal representation.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
San Francisco
Administrative / Regulatory Law

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
San Francisco
Administrative / Regulatory Law

Practice Areas

Friedman & Springwater LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Friedman & Springwater LLP proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

San Francisco, CA
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