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George W. Wolff

George W. Wolff

Wolff Law Office
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law, Construction Law ...
  • California, Illinois, New York
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Biography

At the Wolf Law Office, we offer over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of construction contracts and claims for clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.

Our principal attorney, George W. Wolff, worked in the construction industry before attending law school, acted as an arbitrator, advocate, and trial attorney on private and public construction jobs and brings a comprehensive understanding of the practical and legal issues related to construction contracts and disputes to our clients, helping you avoid or resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In our years of experience, we have built a comprehensive network of experts, from engineers and architectural consultants, scheduling consultants and accountants, waterproofing, and structural specialists.

We know how to prepare and present expert witness and other testimony and legal argument to protect your interests before State and Federal Administrative Agencies, Mediation, Arbitrators, Dispute Boards, and in State and Federal trial and Appellate Courts.

Education:

J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
Institute of International and Comparative Law, Paris, France
M.B.A, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California
Major: Finance
Major: Real Estate
M.S, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Major: Civil Engineering and Construction Management
B.S, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Honors: Chi Epsilon
Major: Civil Engineering

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice:

State of California Superior Courts, Courts of Appeal, and Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Practice Areas
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Consumer Law
    Class Action, Lemon Law
    Gov & Administrative Law
    Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free initial phone or in-person consultation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Illinois
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New York
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7th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Principal Attorney
Wolff Law Office
Current
Education
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
J.D.
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University of California at Berkeley
M.B.A.
Honors: Major: Finance; Major: Real Estate
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Stanford University
M.S.
Honors: Major: Civil Engineering and Construction Management
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Purdue University - Purdue University
B.S.
Honors: Honors: Chi Epsilon; Major: Civil Engineering
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Northwestern University School of Law
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Awards
AV Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Professional Associations
State Bar of California
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member, Litigation Section
Current
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American Bar Association
Member, Forum Committee on Construction Industry
Current
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American Society of Civil Engineers
Member
- Current
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California Office of Administrative Hearings
Arbitrator, California State Construction Arbitration Committee
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Save San Francisco Bay Association
Member
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Associated General Contractors of California
Chair, Environmental Committee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Environmental Law
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Water Use Law
Chicago Kent Law Review
Speaking Engagements
State and Federal False Claims Act Litigation on Public Construction Projects., Public Works Contract Law Seminar for County Attorneys, San Luis Obispo, California
Association of County Counsel of California
DBE or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Requirements on Federally Funded Transporation Construction Projects, Public Works Contract Law Seminar for County Attorneys, San Luis Obispo, California
Association of County Counsel of California
Websites & Blogs
Website
George W. Wolff's Website Profile
Website
Wolff Law Office Website
Legal Answers
41 Questions Answered
Q. Per PCC 10140 - it is very complicated and expensive to advertise every project in a newspaper and trade paper
A: There are no published cases interpreting this statute, however the phrase "newspaper of general circulation" in section 100140(a)(1).

However, it has been defined as:

A “newspaper of general circulation” is a newspaper published for the dissemination of local or telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character, which has a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers, and has been established, printed and published at regular intervals in the State, county, or city where publication, notice by publication, or official advertising is to be given or made for at least one year preceding the date of the publication, notice or advertisement.

Thus, it may not need to be the largest newspaper in the area as there may be other smaller (and maybe cheaper) newspaper in the area that you could use. ... Read More
Q. Does method to determine definitively if signature was forged - exist?
A: No
Q. Can experts determine if signature was forged with 100% confidence ?
A: No.
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Contact & Map
Wolff Law Office
50 California St
15th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Telephone: (415) 788-1881
Fax: (415) 788-0880