Friedman & Springwater LLP has been dedicated to providing clients with exceptional legal representation since its founding in 2003. Our lawyers have wide ranging expertise in the specialty practice areas of: • Bankruptcy • Commercial Transactions • Civil Litigation • Energy and Utilities Regulatory Litigation • Appellate Litigation Based in San Francisco, F & S represents some of the largest technology, public utility, and financial services companies in the country, as well as debtors, creditors, trustees, and creditors’ committees in bankruptcy cases. We have represented numerous entities in Chapter 11 and Chapter 9 bankruptcy cases, and have extensive experience implementing solutions for businesses and municipalities in troubled debt situations inside and outside of bankruptcy courts. We advise clients on sophisticated commercial transactions, with particular emphasis on secured transactions, including securitized or off-balance sheet financing, and other credit enhancement devices. We also have special expertise in sales of private label credit card portfolios, inventory finance, sales of intellectual property, and sales of small businesses. We have in-depth experience handling regulatory proceedings relating to renewable energy matters, “green” systems, and other environmental impact cases. Our lawyers have particular expertise in representing parties before the California Public Utilities Commission. Friedman & Springwater is a certified woman-owned firm.