Top best Business Lawyers in San Francisco | 598 available

598 Business lawyers are available in San Francisco, California. These lawyers are rated between 3.3/5 to 3.7/5 and 60% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $45 to $75 per hour.

Active Lawyers

358 - 598

Hourly Fees

$243 - $439

Free Consultations

45% - 75%

Average Rating

3.3 - 3.7 ★


Business Case Statistics Overview

Business Case Timeline

Min6Max24

Business litigation in San Francisco typically spans 6 to 24 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.

San Francisco Court Backlog

Low100Medium250High500

The business docket backlog ranges from 100 to 500 cases, reflecting fluctuating court resources and filing trends.

Business San Francisco Filing Volume

Min40Max120

Estimated new business-related cases filed per month range from 40 to 120, based on recent public court data.

Business Case Outcomes

Pre-litigation55Post-filing35Trial15

Resolution rates are highest pre-litigation (around 55%), drop post-filing (35%), and are lowest at trial (15%), per industry surveys.


598 Business Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Johnson P. Lazaro

We are eager to make a difference in people’s lives. We know that our status as lawyers can even the playing field for the poor and the under privileged. We help folks with immigration issues, civil litigation, family law, and business law.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94104
Firm: The Wagner Law Group

Over 25 years legal practice involving Investment Management, Employee Benefits, Securities, Tax, Executive Compensation, SEC, DOL, IRS, FINRA, OCC, FDIC, Broker Dealers, Registered Investment Advisers, Financial Institutions, Legislation, Insurance Companies, Fiduciary Transactions, Regulatory Compliance, ERISA, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Exchange Act, Investment Company Act, Private Equity, Fund Formation, Hedge Funds, Investment Vehicles, Collective Investment Vehicles, Regulatory ComplianceSpecialties: ERISA and Securities Law regulation of qualified retirement plan products and services, and related investment advisory and broker dealer issues.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Baker Hostetler, LLP

I am a trial attorney with a focus on disputed inheritance cases, such as trust contests and estate/probate, as well as defending trustees against claims.  My practice covers pre-litigation dispute resolution, litigation, mediation, negotiated settlement, trials and appeals.  My practice covers most of California, with an emphasis in the counties in the Bay Area, which are Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.  I have been recognized as a California Super Lawyer each year since 2015 and nationally as a Best Lawyer since 2021 for my practice in trust and estate litigation.


Location: San Francisco 94104
Firm: Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Buchanan Law Group

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Reeves & Associates

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94107
Firm: Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94105
Firm: Alston & Bird LLP

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Gordon and Rees LLP

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94111

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Ropes and Gray LLP

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Gordon and Rees LLP

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94105
Firm: Liner Yankelevitz Sunshine and Regenstreif LLP

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94105
Firm: Millstein and Associates

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94111

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94105
Firm: Buchalter Nemer

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94111

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Kasowitz, Benson, Torres and Friedman LLP

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94111
Firm: Reed Smith

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94104
Firm: Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94104

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94104
Firm: Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94105
Firm: Bradshaw and Associates A Professional Corporation

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: San Francisco 94105
Firm: Bradshaw and Associates A Professional Corporation

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.


Location: San Francisco 94105
Firm: Bradshaw and Associates A Professional Corporation

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

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Disclaimer: This content is based on aggregated public information and estimated market trends. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.