Atty. Lester Schwartz

Atty. Lester Schwartz

Lester Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Lester has been licensed for 51 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (415) 975-4338 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Lester Schwartz at a glance

Lester Schwartz is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Law Offices of McCarthy & Schwartz. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Pretoria University (J.D., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lester Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Lester has been licensed for 51 years
  • Lester practices at Law Offices of McCarthy & Schwartz in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Lester Schwartz's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Lester Schwartz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Lester Schwartz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Lester Schwartz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Lester Schwartz is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Lester Schwartz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Francisco or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lester Schwartz

Where is Lester Schwartz's law office located?
Lester Schwartz's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Law Offices of McCarthy & Schwartz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lester Schwartz handle?
Lester Schwartz focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lester Schwartz practiced law?
Lester Schwartz has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Lester Schwartz go to law school?
Lester Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 1967).
How can I contact Lester Schwartz for a consultation?
You can contact Lester Schwartz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Lester Schwartz received?
Lester Schwartz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pretoria University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.