Andrew M. Zacks

Andrew M. Zacks is a San Francisco is the founder and real estate lawyer at Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC, with more than 30 years of experience handling complex property disputes. He represents clients in landlord-tenant matters, residential rent control cases, neighbor disputes, purchase and sale conflicts, nondisclosure claims, land use regulation, permitting, property rights, and appeals. His focused practice combines detailed legal analysis, courtroom experience, and practical guidance for clients facing significant real estate challenges across demanding legal proceedings.

Andrew earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1987, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for Copyright Law. He received his B.S. from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1983. His education prepared him for practice centered on property law, appellate issues, and regulatory disputes. He applies it when interpreting statutes, ordinances, contracts, administrative decisions, and constitutional protections affecting owners and tenants throughout California.

Andrew has litigated before local administrative tribunals and throughout the state and federal judiciary, including the US Supreme Court. He has secured more than 30 victories in the California Court of Appeal and California Supreme Court. His experience also includes trials, arbitration proceedings, appellate petitions, and challenges to local ordinances. He regularly serves as an expert witness and provides consulting services concerning real estate, real property, and challenging landlord-tenant matters.

Andrew M. Zacks also serves as a mediator through the San Francisco Superior Court and Bar Association Early Settlement Program. He lectures on developments in San Francisco landlord-tenant law and belongs to the San Francisco Bar Association and American Bar Association. His AV Preeminent rating and repeated Northern California Super Lawyers recognition reflect his professional standing. He provides strategic counsel, expert analysis, and persuasive advocacy in demanding real estate disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, San Francisco Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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