Scott A. Freedman

Scott A. Freedman is a managing shareholder and California real estate lawyer at  Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC, who represents property owners in complex disputes throughout Northern California. He handles purchase and sale conflicts, construction defects, property damage, boundary issues, easements, and landlord-tenant matters. His practice also covers condominium, tenancy-in-common, homeowners association, partition, and co-ownership disputes. He combines assertive litigation with practical negotiation while keeping each client’s objective central. His experience includes jury trials, arbitrations, motions, settlements, and appeals.

Scott earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2005. He received his B.A. in political science from Tulane University in 2000 and participated in the Tulane College Honors Program. His published law review comment examined antitrust law and the nonstatutory labor exemption in professional football. He applies his academic training to detailed contracts, statutes, California property records, regulations, and procedural issues in demanding real estate disputes.

Scott has secured jury verdicts, arbitration awards, favorable pretrial rulings, settlements, and appellate victories for property owners. He obtained and collected an eight-figure commercial lease verdict after a tenant’s early departure. He secured rescission of a home sale and a seven-figure payment based on nondisclosure. His construction matters have produced substantial settlements for property damage. He remains prepared to resolve disputes by agreement when that approach best serves his client.

Scott A. Freedman is admitted in California and the US District Court for the Northern District of California. He contributes to CEB’s Guide to Landlord/Tenant Practice and presents programs for real estate professionals. His peers have recognized him through Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars selections. He belongs to the San Francisco Bar Association and supports volunteer legal services. He offers clients strategic counsel, persuasive advocacy, and practical resolutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Shareholder, Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, San Francisco Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University
  BA in Political Science

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