Friedman & Springwater LLP

Friedman & Springwater LLP is a certified woman-owned law firm based in San Francisco, California, providing sophisticated representation since 2003. The firm serves clients in bankruptcy, commercial transactions, civil litigation, regulatory litigation, and appellate matters, combining focused experience with efficient, practical strategies for complex legal and business challenges.

Friedman & Springwater LLP represents major technology, public utility, and financial services companies, as well as other businesses facing complex legal issues. Its attorneys bring wide-ranging experience to matters involving troubled debt, commercial finance, secured transactions, public agency proceedings, business disputes, and high-stakes litigation in California courts and beyond.

Friedman & Springwater LLP offers substantial bankruptcy and insolvency counsel for debtors, creditors, and entities navigating distressed situations. The firm helps clients evaluate restructuring options, implement solutions inside and outside bankruptcy court, protect business interests, and address the legal, financial, and operational pressures that accompany complex debt matters.

Friedman & Springwater LLP advises clients on sophisticated commercial transactions, including secured lending, securitized and off-balance sheet financing, credit enhancement devices, inventory finance, loan sales, accounts receivable sales, private label credit card portfolios, intellectual property transfers, and small business sales requiring careful documentation, practical negotiation, and strategic business judgment.

Friedman & Springwater LLP maintains a strong regulatory litigation practice before the California Public Utilities Commission and related appellate forums. The firm handles proceedings involving renewable energy, water, telecommunications, transportation, environmental impact issues, compliance filings, enforcement matters, investigations, complaints, and other utility-related disputes affecting regulated industries and public policy.

Friedman & Springwater LLP also provides civil and appellate litigation services for clients challenging or defending court and administrative agency actions. Its lawyers handle writs, appeals, commercial disputes, public utility litigation, and general business conflicts, delivering careful analysis, persuasive advocacy, and disciplined representation throughout trial and appellate proceedings.

Friedman & Springwater LLP is known for combining the skill of experienced counsel with an approach centered on efficiency, efficacy, and client service. Through thoughtful strategy and high-quality work, the firm helps businesses and institutions resolve complex problems, manage risk, and pursue favorable outcomes in sophisticated legal matters.