Atty. Derek Boswell
Derek Boswell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Derek, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013.
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About Derek Boswell at a glance
Derek Boswell is a real estate attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Shartsis Friese Llp. Educated at University of California Davis (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Boswell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law
- Derek, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Derek Boswell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Boswell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Derek Boswell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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