George W. Wolff

George W. Wolff, Esq., is a San Francisco construction and real estate lawyer and a principal attorney at Wolff Law Office, who handles complex disputes, contracts, claims, and litigation. He represents property owners, contractors, design professionals, and other participants in building and development matters. His practice includes construction defects, mechanics liens, public works contracts, government procurement contract disputes, business counseling, and real estate litigation. He also represents clients in mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, trials, and appeals across California courts.

George earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He earned his M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, with concentrations in finance and real estate. He earned his M.S. from Stanford University in civil engineering and construction management. He earned his B.S. from Purdue University in civil engineering and received Chi Epsilon honors. He also studied at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago.

George brings experience from private practice, government service, teaching, and dispute resolution. He previously served as an Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the Environmental Litigation Division for the Illinois Attorney General. He has taught construction law at Stanford University and presented programs for attorneys on environmental law, public contracting, prompt payment, and False Claims Act issues. He also serves as an arbitrator in business and construction matters and disputes.

George W. Wolff is admitted to California courts, federal district courts, the Seventh and Ninth Circuits, and the US Supreme Court. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has participated in professional construction, engineering, and bar organizations. His combined legal, engineering, finance, and construction background supports informed analysis of technical disputes. He focuses on practical strategy, detailed preparation, and effective advocacy through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Wolff Law Office
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  MBA in Major: Finance & Real Estate
• Stanford University
  MS in Major: Civil Engineering & Construction Management
• Purdue University
  BS in Major: Civil Engineering, Honors: Chi Epsilon

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