Shartsis Friese Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2025: Shartsis Friese LLP proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary today marking five decades of excellence, innovation, and commitment to our clients.
Founded in 1975 by Arthur Shartsis and Robert Friese, the firm quickly established itself as one of San Francisco’s leading law firms by dedicating itself to maintaining strong client relationships and delivering business-driven legal solutions. While many law firms strive to be all things to all clients, Shartsis Friese has succeeded by focusing on the unique needs of sophisticated businesses and families. The firm is known for its ability to provide fresh ideas, strategic insight, candid conversation, and the continuity of long-term relationships.
“The legal market has long valued a mid-size firm that genuinely makes a difference by providing high-level legal services aligned with client priorities. That firm is Shartsis Friese, and we’ve been doing it for 50 years now,” said managing partner Neil Koren. “To continue thriving after 50 years is a testament to the foundation laid by firm founders Art Shartsis and Bob Friese, the culture they established, and the many talented lawyers that followed them. Art and Bob were visionaries who paved the way for our firm to find and excel in this niche.”
“We were driven to create a new type of law firm – one that offers clients a more efficient and approachable platform for premier legal services and operates by collaborative and transparent leadership. Our founding vision remains the same to this day, and our firm, standing proudly upon these deeply entrenched values, continues to thrive,” said co-founding partner Art Shartsis. “Here’s to the next 50 years.”
From the beginning, Shartsis Friese has been a pillar of the San Francisco legal community, offering unparalleled expertise and building enduring relationships with its clients. As the firm celebrates 50 years of accomplishments, it looks forward to continuing its tradition of providing premier legal services with integrity, creativity and collaborative leadership.
About Shartsis Friese LLP
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.