Clifford Edward Fried

Johnny Yeh, Real estate Attorney on Jan 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've had the pleasure of knowing Clifford through my professional network and have at times turned to him as a sounding board for legal issues. His sharpness of mind and his keen understanding of the law are immediately apparent upon speaking with him, and I've always found his reasoning to be sharp and incisive. By reputation, I know he's one of the most highly regarded landlord-side lawyers in the Bay Area, but, having gotten the chance to know him, I can definitely see why he has that reputation. I can't recommend him more strongly!

Lara Cullinane-Smith, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Clifford is the expert for landlord representation in Oakland. He is very knowledgeable and helpful, and I appreciate the time he takes to help other lawyers with their practices.

Stanley Lockhart, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 20, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Clifford Fried was my Real Property instructor at law school, he has presented landlord-tenant papers at the Alameda County Bar Assoc. Attny Fried comes with the highest recommendation possible, an expert par excellence, a gentleman and a quintessential scholar, willing to lend a firm and reassuring hand to those he works with and those he works for....his clients.

Saul Ferster, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 13, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. Clifford Fried is a superb lawyer engaged in the field of landlord/tenant and real estate law, and one of the first people I go to when I need help with a difficult issue. He is extremely intelligent, analytical, and creative, and has a firm grasp of the legal principles of landlord/tenant and real estate law, as well as a pragmatic approach to issue resolution. Mr. Fried is one of only a few attorneys who lead in tackling the legislative barriers frequently enacted against landlords by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and in blazing new inroads in the often arcane, convoluted maze of San Francisco’s highly rent-controlled environment. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone.

Steven Berlin, Real estate Attorney on Aug 12, 2009
Relationship: Other

I am an administrative law judge and a client of Mr. Fried's. He is an extraordinarily diligent, tenacious, thorough, and talented lawyer. He listens to me as a client and responds to me as a person. He does the difficult research and preparation necessary to achieve the outstanding results that he has already achieved for me. He is at home in the courtroom, both when trying a case to a jury (as he did in my case) and when arguing to a judge. He has good objectivity and can represent and advise people on any side of a case. I endorse him without reservation.

Vincent Malta, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 12, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Clifford has been handling Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate Contract matters for 25 years and has consistently provided us with outstanding service and a superior level of competency.

Daniel Bornstein, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 12, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Clifford is one person I go to for advice when I have a client issue that requires a second opinion. I value his counsel and strategic assessment involving landlord/tenant litigation. Without any reservation whatsoever, I highly recommend him. In fact, at times, I refer clients to him for matters outside the purview of my expertise.