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Alex Merchant graduated from Stanford Law School in 2007. He received a Master's degree in physics from UC Berkeley in 2002.
Mr. Merchant worked as a litigator at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 2007 to 2009. He founded Elke & Merchant LLP with Tom Elke to focus on protecting tenant rights in the San Francisco Bay Area.
At Elke & Merchant LLP, we only represent tenants. We litigate all types of actions against landlords, including eviction defense, Rent Board petitions, and affirmative lawsuits related to wrongful eviction, harassment, and habitability issues.
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870 Market Street, Suite 1140, San Francisco, CA, 94102
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Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Skilled, responsive, and compassionate
Alex helped negotiate a settlement with my landlord over inhabitable conditions. My landlord had hired one of the top attorneys known for playing hardball. Alex was always kind and patient with me as I went through the year-long emotional roller coaster. He was transparent with the reasoning behind h...
Posted by Hale' | March 13, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant
The Best!!!
I was in a bad rental situation where I was getting little to no sleep because of disruptive upstairs neighbors. It was awful and my landlords did little to help the situation. My case turned out to be more complicated and detailed but because of Alex's expertise, perseverance, kindness, and understa...
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
Excellent Attorney
Alex was of great help and support in my unlawful detainer case. My master tenant/landlord had hired a high profile lawyer to evict me. I needed someone very aggressive and charismatic to have a chance to prevail. Alex and Tom Elke were always very prompt to answer my questions. They both attend...
"Alex is a top-notch advocate and voice of reason. He is a formidable foe or a respected ally when appropriate."
"I endorse Alex Merchant. Alex Merchant is the best San Francisco tenant lawyer. I worked with Alex a few years ago, and am really glad we are colleagues and friends. Alex is a passionate and skilled tenant attorney who really cares about people. He recently spent a significant amount of time helping me with a client of mine who is having landlord issues. Alex gave me terrific advice and solid information about how to help my client, and he spent so much time with me even though he has several trials lined up."
"Mr. Merchant is an excellent and highly-skilled attorney who obtains exceptional results for his clients. He is passionate about tenants' rights in the Bay Area, and he is well-respected in the legal community. I strongly endorse him."
"Alex is an exceptional lawyer and advocate. I am proud and honored that he is my partner. His intelligence, legal knowledge, and ethics are unequaled."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. See my review for his partner Tom Elke. He and Tom are extremely knowledgeable about the law and I would feel confident having these talented attorneys represent me in any Landlord Tenant matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I needed advice on a issue with my landlord and he got back to me super promptly and gave me good advice."
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2016
SuperLawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
SuperLawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Pro Bono Award, Morrison & Foerster LLP
2013 - Present
Partner, Elke & Merchant
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Tobener Law Center
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Self Employed Attorney
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Morrison Foerster, LLP
2014 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
2013 - Present
AIDS Legal Referral Panel
$420,152 judgment for Plaintiffs after jury verdict
$425,000 Settlement
$233,000 Settlement
$300,000 Settlement
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
M.A.
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
San Francisco Eviction Protection 2.0
2015
San Francisco Rental Laws Relating to Roommates
2015
San Francisco Eviction Protections
2014
Rent Increases in San Francisco
2008
English
Legal Answers
Are there guidelines for the life expectancy of home decor item such as blinds? I need help determing "normal "wear and tear".
06 Feb 2014
If I am displaced from my rental, am I required to pay the full rent even though I couldn't access the amenities I pay for?
29 Oct 2013