Hiser Law

Hiser Law is a premier commercial and bankruptcy litigation boutique based in San Francisco, representing businesses and individuals in state and federal courts across Northern California. With a commitment to strategic advocacy and deep legal expertise, the firm delivers results in high-stakes litigation, contract disputes, and bankruptcy proceedings. The firm’s central location enables representation in courts throughout the Bay Area, including California's Eastern and Central Districts.

Hiser Law is led by Miriam Hiser, an accomplished trial attorney with 36 years of experience handling complex litigation matters. Her background spans commercial disputes, real estate conflicts, and bankruptcy litigation, with a track record of securing favorable outcomes for clients. Recent successes include a $1.7 million tax penalty refund from the City of San Francisco, a six-figure settlement in probate court, and enforcing a $450,000 obligation in bankruptcy court. Recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2013 to 2023, she is an authority in her field and an active speaker at legal forums nationwide.

Hiser Law focuses on commercial litigation, representing clients in contract disputes, business torts, real property litigation, and insurance coverage matters. The firm also excels in bankruptcy litigation, advocating for creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases. Representation includes adversary proceedings, cash collateral hearings, plan confirmations, and motions to lift automatic stays. Clients include lenders, landlords, receivers, businesses, and financial institutions.

Hiser Law is known for its disciplined approach to litigation, combining analytical precision, procedural mastery, and strategic trial work. The firm has secured numerous reported opinions and successfully argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit.

Hiser Law remains deeply engaged in the legal community, with Miriam Hiser serving as President of the Northern California Chapter of INBLF and holding memberships in the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Bench-Bar Liaison Committee. Through exceptional legal representation and a results-driven approach, Hiser Law remains a trusted ally in commercial and bankruptcy litigation.