Mark B. Chernev

Mark B. Chernev is a San Francisco real estate lawyer and a shareholder at Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC, with more than 20 years of legal experience and over 60 jury trials. He represents commercial and residential property owners, developers, agents, landlords, and investors throughout the Bay Area. His practice covers property disputes, landlord-tenant law, purchase and sale transactions, land use, and planning. He combines seasoned courtroom judgment with practical advice for clients confronting complex California real estate issues.

Mark earned his J.D. cum laude from Widener University Delaware Law School in 1999. He received his B.S. in Business Management from Ithaca College in 1995. He began his legal career as a Delaware Deputy Attorney General, where he prosecuted homicide cases, worked in the sex crimes unit, and managed the Juvenile Trial Unit. His prosecutorial experience strengthened his trial preparation, leadership, evidence analysis, and persuasive advocacy skills in court.

Mark handles disputes involving evictions, contract breaches, partition, fraud, property damage, construction defects, lease negotiations, and rent disagreements. He also advises clients buying or selling residential and commercial property while helping them satisfy legal requirements. His experience allows him to assess documents, investigate disputed facts, evaluate settlement options, and prepare cases for trial. He develops focused strategies that protect ownership interests and address financial or operational risks with greater confidence.

Mark B. Chernev is admitted in California, Delaware, New Jersey, and the US District Court for the Northern District of California. He volunteers with property owner organizations and presents educational programs to real estate agents and brokers. His guidance addresses California and San Francisco landlord-tenant rules, including owner move-in and relative move-in evictions. He provides clients with clear counsel, strategic litigation, and informed support across demanding property matters with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Delaware
• New Jersey

Education

• Widener University Delaware Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ithaca College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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