State Years

California - CA 45 years

New York - NY 41 years

Illinois - IL 50 years
Licensed for 45 years

State CA

Acquired 1978

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 41 years

State NY

Acquired 1982

Status
Suspended No misconduct found
Licensed for 50 years

State IL

Acquired 1973

Status
Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

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

George William Wolff

Construction and development Attorney at San Francisco, CA

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Excellent Construction attorney.

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Practice areas

Construction and development

50%

Construction contracts, claims, disputes and litigation. We represent contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in disputes involving construction contracts, subcontracts, payment,extra work disputes, mechanics liens, inadequate construction plans, interference in the project, scheduling issues or unknown site conditions that result in additional expenses, and all other manner of related claims or disputes, including Construction defects actions re negligent work, leaks, mold, etc
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41 years, 100 cases
Real estate

15%

We represent buyers, sellers and owners of residential or commercial property and condominiums in litigation involving purchase/sale contracts, real estate fraud. failure to disclose matters, water rights, nuisances, neighbor disputes, encroachment, easements and title disputes, construction issues, and similar matters.
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41 years, 55 cases
Business

10%
Government contracts

10%

Public works and purchasing contracts, claims and disputes. We represent clients in local, state and federal government or public contracts. We handle bid protests, payment or performance disputes, stop notice and bond claims, Miller Act Claims, delay, force account, unforeseen site conditions, or extra work claims, collections and disagreements involving unforeseen site issues and other delays, subcontracts, listing law requirements, and all other disputes
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31 years, 20 cases
Appeals

5%

We do Civil Appeals and Writ Petitions in Federal and California Appellate Courts

49 years, 80 cases
Arbitration

5%

We represent parties in business, real estate, investor and consumer arbitration proceedings of all types, including in compelling arbitration, in arbitration hearings, and in post-award proceedings to challenge, modify or vacate an arbitration award, and in enforcement proceedings. George Wolff has acted as an attorney and as neutral arbitrator in scores of binding arbitration cases re construction, real estate and business disputes
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41 years, 20 cases
Lawsuits and disputes

5%

41 years, 20 cases

CONSTRUCTION, GOVERNMENT CONTRACT AND REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS FOR THE BAY AREA AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Born Aurora, Illinois; admitted to bar, 1973, Illinois; 1977, U.S. Supreme Court; 1978, California; 1982, New York, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1983, Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Education: Purdue University (B.S., in Civil Engineering, 1964); Stanford University (M.S., in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, 1965); University of California at Berkeley (M.B.A., in Finance and Real Estate, 1970); Northwestern University, School of Law, Chicago (1972-1973); University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco (J.D., 1973); Institute on International and Comparative Law, Paris, France (1981). Assistant Attorney General and Chief of Environmental Litigation Division, Attorney General of Illinois, Chicago, 1977-1981. Arbitrator, California State Construction Contract Arbitration Committee, California Office of Administrative Hearings, 1984

Awards

Top Contributor

2012

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Contact George

The Law Office of George William Wolf

(415) 655-0164 Office

(415) 788-0880 Fax

50 California Street, Suite 1514/1510

San Francisco, CA, 94111

wolfflaw.com

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4.7 / 5.0

3 customer reviews

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1 Star

Posted by Bryan | August 22, 2017

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I posted a question and Mr Wolff responded and even asked if he could review my case. It turned out that my case was too small and it was worth it for me to pursue out of court, which worked out just fine. I am very happy with how quickly Mr Wolff responded and explained what I should do in order to collect money owed. If a construction project goes south again, Mr Wolff is definitely the man I will call.

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Posted by M.W. | May 12, 2012

Excellent Construction attorney.

George Wolff is an excellent construction lawyer. He has helped my construction business greatly. He has profound legal knowledge and experience. He combines these with deep wisdom and common sense. I consider him to be at the very top in his profession.

Posted by Bruce & Cindy | May 6, 2010

Highly Recommended, Honest and High Work Ethics

We want to thank George Wolff for his wise counsel in helping us recuperate money for the reconstruction of our home. He kept us always informed and worked diligently and honestly on our case. We couldn't have done it without him.

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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

Neutral Construction Arbitrator and Construction Mediator.
Wolff Law Office
2012 - 2020

Construction Arbitrator on Public Works Projects
California Office of Administrative Hearings
1987 - 2008

Associate
Sullivan, Jones & Archer
1981 - 1983

Ass. Atty General and Chief Environmental Litigation Division
Attorney General Of Illinois
1977 - 1981

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Education

University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973

University of California - Berkeley
MBA
1970

Stanford University
MS
1965

Purdue University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1964

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Legal Cases

Contractor Fraud on Disabled Homeowner
We obtained a settlement with the contractor of $1,250,000, plus additional sums from the subcontractors or their insurers, for a total recovery of $1,532,000.

Construction Defcts and Contractor Fraud on Disabled Homeowner
We obtained a settlement with the contractor of $1,250,000, plus additional sums from the subcontractors or their insurers, for a total recovery of $1,532,000.

Construction Defects and Contractor Fraud on Disabled Homeowner
We obtained a settlement with the contractor of $1,250,000, plus additional sums from the subcontractors or their insurers, for a total recovery of $1,532,000.

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Associations

American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry
Member
1987 - Present

Bay Area Lawyers Network
Member
1998 - 2011

Save San Francisco Bay Association
Chairperson, Legal Committe
1989 - 1993

North Beach Chamber of Commerce
Legal Counsel
1985 - 1994

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Languages Spoken

French

Honors and Awards

Chi Epsilon
Chi Epsilon
1964

Publications

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Envirormental Law: Procedure and Noise Pollution chapters
1981

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Real Estate Law: Envirnonmental Law and Land Use
1978

Chicago-Kent Law Review
The Need for a Reform of Water Use Law
1978

Speaking Engagements

Annual Legal Seminar
California and Federal False Claims Act Claims on Public Contracts.
2016

Seminar
Californa and Federal False Claims Act Liability
2010

Bay Area Lawyers Network
State and Federal Arbitration Laws: a Comparison
2008

Attorney endorsements

Received (6)

Given (5)

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John O'Reilly

Construction and development Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"George Wolff probably has more construction law experience than any other S.F. attorney. He went to Stanford and has engineering and MBA degrees, as well as a JD. His hourly rates are low for someone with his credentials, and his billing practices are very fair. He gets all my construction law referrals."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Cathleen Curl

Construction and development Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I frequently answer the same questions as Mr. Wolff on AVVO and have always found him to have an excellent understanding of construction law. He gives very sound and practical advice. I highly endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Christopher Morales

Construction and development Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is a fabulous attorney who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the area of Construction law. This a complex area of the law and you really need someone who understands the "nuts and bolts" of construction work as well as the legal intricacies of construction law. George is the expert on both."

James Bach

Construction and development Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Wolff for several years and recommend him wholeheartedly for his expertise in construction defect litigation and lien management, and for his high ethical standards and ability. I have heard several of his lectures for other lawyers on construction law and related topics, and have always been impressed by his depth of knowledge, creative thinking, and good judgment. George Wolff has also advised me in connection with a construction defect arbitration, pointing out several legal issues that I had overlooked. I endorse Mr. Wolff and his law firm with out reservation."

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