Atty. Jill H. Feldman

Atty. Jill H. Feldman

Jill Feldman serves as Chair of Morrison & Foerster's Financial Transactions Group and is a member of the firm's Cleantech Steering Committee. Her practice focuses on international and domestic commercial lending, acquisition finance, mezzanine and second lien finance, equipment leasing and project finance.

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About Jill H. Feldman at a glance

Jill H. Feldman is a business attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison Foerster. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (San Francisco) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jill Feldman serves as Chair of Morrison & Foerster's Financial Transactions Group and is a member of the firm's Cleantech Steering Committee
  • Her practice focuses on international and domestic commercial lending, acquisition finance, mezzanine and second lien finance, equipment leasing and project finance
  • Before joining Morrison & Foerster, Ms. Feldman was a partner in the San Francisco office of Graham & James, where she was the co-chair of its credit and project finance and development practice
  • Because Ms. Feldman’s practice involves highly complex transactions, she often creates unique finance structures to meet the needs of her clients
  • She develops creative solutions that preserve her client’s financial and operational objectives, while accommodating the requirements of the other parties to the transaction
  • Her goal is the ultimate success of the deal and her client’s satisfaction with the terms of its agreements
  • Ms. Feldman has substantial experience representing agents, lenders, borrowers, lessors and lessees in big ticket and middle market, domestic and cross-border, credit facilities, acquisition facilities, asset-based credit facilities, second-lien credit facilities, letter of credit facilities and purchase money and equipment finance leasing transactions
  • Ms. Feldman also regularly represents private equity funds, investors, purchasers and sellers in renewable energy project and infrastructure construction and finance transactions
  • Ms. Feldman has substantial experience in negotiating and closing domestic and cross-border financing transactions for clients in a number of industry sectors, including large-scale manufacturing, wines and spirits, pharmaceuticals, technology and intellectual property (including software and hardware), real estate, exercise facilities and clubs, renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass and landfill gas), and conventional energy

Practice Areas Explained

Jill H. Feldman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jill H. Feldman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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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.

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Where is Jill H. Feldman's law office located?
Jill H. Feldman's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morrison Foerster. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jill H. Feldman handle?
Jill H. Feldman focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Jill H. Feldman go to law school?
Jill H. Feldman earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
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What awards or recognition has Jill H. Feldman received?
Jill H. Feldman's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (San Francisco); Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1986

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (San Francisco)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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