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Legal 500 Honors Sixteen Shartsis Friese Lawyers in Inaugural City Elite Ranking for San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2026:  Shartsis Friese is proud to announce that 16 of its partners have been recognized in Legal 500’s first ever US City Elite rankings for San Francisco. The City Elite rankings spotlight top individual lawyers at regional powerhouse firms in key U.S. cities, focusing on high-level work in specific practice areas. Legal 500 uses data-driven research, peer/client feedback, and significant matter analysis to identify leaders in local markets.

“It is very satisfying to see so many of our lawyers — across our practice areas — recognized for their excellent work. It is especially gratifying that the City Elite rankings are partially based on direct feedback from our clients and peers,” said Neil Koren, Managing Partner. “The firm has never been stronger – we have exceptional lawyers and diverse, elite practice groups that continue to evolve and grow to meet the needs of our clients.”

The following Shartsis partners received a Legal 500 City Elite San Francisco ranking:

Commercial Disputes

Larisa Meisenheimer

Corporate and M&A

Sergio Broholm

Mike Dell

Rupert Russell

David Suozzi

Finance & Restructuring

Christina Hamilton

Ivo Keller

Intellectual Property

Erick Howard

James Martin

Joe Mauch

Real Estate

Peter Aitelli

Derek Boswell

Craig Etlin

Jodi Fedor

Dana Kennedy

Scott Schneider

About Shartsis Friese

Shartsis Friese provides high-quality legal services to sophisticated businesses, investment advisers and funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Many clients rely on the firm for its deep experience in key areas, including high-stakes litigation, securities enforcement defense, corporate and real estate transactions, taxation, and wealth and estate planning.

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