Atty. Eric C. Starr
Eric C. Starr is a lawyer practicing real estate finance, leasing, workouts and 8 other areas of law.
Leasing & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Eric C. Starr at a Glance
Eric C. Starr is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Starr • Finley LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1980) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California (Member, Real Property Section) American Bar Association (Member, Subcommittee on Sales Exchanges & Basis, 1992-1997) Mortgage Bankers Association NAIOP. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric C. Starr
- Eric C. Starr is a lawyer practicing real estate finance, leasing, workouts and 8 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Eric practices at Starr • Finley LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Eric C. Starr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric C. Starr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Real Estate Law in San Francisco
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in San Francisco
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Eric C. Starr is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Mergers & Acquisitions in San Francisco
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Eric C. Starr
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric C. Starr's practice in the field of real estate, tax, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric C. Starr brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, tax, and m&a, Eric C. Starr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Eric C. Starr attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric C. Starr Handles in San Francisco
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