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Clifford Edward Fried

Landlord or tenant Attorney at San Francisco, CA

5.0   2 reviews
  • Licensed for 38 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Clifford

Learn Clifford’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Landlord or tenant
    50%
    Representation of landlords in residential rental disputes (evictions, defense of habitability, discrimination, and wrongful eviction claims) and the representation of landlords and tenants in commercial rental property disputes. Lease drafting and negotiations.

    39 years, 10,000 cases

  2. Real estate
    45%
    Title, co-ownership, boundary and sales disputes.

    39 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Appeals
    5%
    Appeals and writs from the California Superior Courts to the Courts of Appeal and petitions for writ review to the California Supreme Court.

    39 years, 30 cases

I have been practicing reals estate and business law for over 35 years with a reputation for effective, high quality legal representation.

Named one of the top real estate attorneys in Northern California by Law & Politics and San Francisco Magazines, I have established myself as a leader in the field of leasing, landlord-tenant law and rent control.                          

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Posted by Nicolas and Darlene | December 21, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A successful defense
Working with Clifford Fried and his staff was a very pleasant and positive experience for us. He was generous with his time and went above and beyond to successfully defend us against a frivolous lawsuit by a former partner. He and his staff were prepared, focused and able to patiently guide us and explain the ramifications of every step in the process (no matter how trivial). Clifford is diligent and knowledgeable and we highly recommend him.
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Posted by John | December 12, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best of the Best
I am a property manager in San Francisco and understand how important it is to work with a strong, experienced attorney. We hired Clifford to help with a difficult tenant with a long history of nuisance behavior. Clifford's meticulous preparation and attention to detail led to a successful buyout of the tenant even as Clifford was preparing to take the case to a jury. I was very impressed with his professionalism and successful result for the property owner. We continue to work with Clifford and his knowledge and experience with San Francisco rent control issues is invaluable.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 195-550 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Fried & Williams LLP
  • 2010 - Present
  • Partner
  • Wiegel & Fried, LLP
  • 1985 - 2010

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1984
  • University of California - Berkeley
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1980

Associations

  • Alameda County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Alameda County Bar Association, Real Estate Section
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • National Apartment Association
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar - Real Estate Section
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Oakland Association of Realtors
  • Affiliate Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Rental Housing Association of Northern Alameda County
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • Professional Property Managers Association
  • Member
  • 1996 - Present
  • California Apartment Association
  • Committee Board Member
  • 1987 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
  • SuperLawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2009
  • SuperLawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2008
  • President's Award
  • San Francisco Apartment Association
  • 2007
  • SuperLawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2007
  • SuperLawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2006
  • SuperLawyer - Real Estate
  • San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2005
  • AV Rating
  • N/A
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Publications

  • San Francisco Apartment Association Magazine
  • Landlording
  • 2009
  • Rental Housing Magazine
  • Landlording
  • 2009

Speaking Engagements

  • Realtor Presentation
  • Owner Move In Evictions
  • 2011
  • Realtor Presentation
  • Foreclosure Laws and Realtor Access to Units
  • 2011
  • Landlords and Property Managers
  • Security Deposits
  • 2011
  • RHANAC Tradeshow Legal Panel
  • Problem Areas for Residential Landlords
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (1)
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Real estate Attorney | Jan 20
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!"
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Dec 28
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."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Oct 20
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."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Aug 13
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."
Real estate Attorney | Aug 12
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."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Aug 12
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."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Aug 12
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."
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