Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass is one of San Francisco's most respected mid-sized firms — over a century old (1922) and counsel on some of the most iconic Bay Area projects, including the 49ers' Levi's Stadium, Uber's Bay Area headquarters, and the Giants' Oracle Park. Real estate, litigation, tax, employment, and trusts & estates. Chambers USA-ranked. Best fit for: real-estate developers, real-estate litigation, complex commercial litigation, and HNW individuals needing institutional-quality representation.
Pricing & Fees
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP works on hourly. $650–$1,400/hr (BigLaw market rates). The intake call is paid, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.
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Key Attorneys
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Senior Real Estate Partner
Chairs the firm's real-estate practice. Counsel on landmark Bay Area developments including stadiums and tech HQs.
Litigation Partner
Best Lawyers in America. Real estate litigation specialist.
Tax Partner
Chambers USA tax counsel. Real estate tax, partnership tax, and HNW estate-and-tax planning.
What Clients Say
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Coblentz handled all entitlements, financing, and closing on a $250M mixed-use project. Smooth, sophisticated, no surprises.
Restructured our entire family wealth-transfer plan ahead of the 2026 sunset. Tax-efficient, multi-generational, defensible.
Landlord disputed our SoMa lease. Coblentz tried it. Won at every stage and recovered our improvements.
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