Ellen Friedman has again been named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list as a top attorney in Northern California in 2026.

Friedman & Springwater partner Ellen Friedman has been recognized on the Super Lawyers list for her work in the practice area of Creditor/Debtor Rights since 2014, or 13 consecutive years. The annual selection method includes a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. Continue Reading

Friedman & Springwater associate attorneys Jorian Heal and Cathy Roe have been named by Super Lawyers as Rising Stars.

Cathy Roe received the Rising Stars designation for 2026 and Jorian Heal has been recognized for a second consecutive year, first gaining the designation in 2025. They were selected for this honor after an evaluation of many different factors including peer recognition and professional achievement. Continue Reading

Jorian Heal has been elected as President of the Conference of California Public Utility Counsel (CCPUC)

Jorian Heal has been elected as President of the Conference of California Public Utility Counsel (CCPUC) for its 2026 board year, with the term continuing through March 2027. Jorian previously served as Vice President of the CCPUC and as the Young Utility Lawyers Co-Chair. The CCPUC is a specialty bar association that provides education and training on current issues regarding utility regulation to its members, who practice in the areas of energy, telecommunications, transportation, and water. Continue Reading

Ellen Friedman and Ruth Stoner Muzzin have again been named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list as top attorneys in Northern California in 2021

Ellen Friedman made the list for her work in the practice area of Creditor/Debtor Rights. Ruth Stoner Muzzin made the list as a Rising Star for her work in the area of Energy & Natural Resources. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Continue Reading

US News and World Report has released its Best Lawyers rankings for 2021

Ellen Friedman was listed in the Best Lawyers category for San Francisco Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. US News and World Report’s Best Lawyers is among the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Its list of outstanding attorneys is compiled based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Continue Reading

Ellen Friedman was listed in the Best Lawyers category for San Francisco Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

US News and World Report’s Best Lawyers is among the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Its list of outstanding attorneys is compiled based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Continue Reading

Friedman & Springwater Announces the Retirement of Mark Fogelman

It is with sadness that Friedman & Springwater announces the retirement of Mark Fogelman, effective January 1, 2020.

During his career at F&S, Mark’s primary areas of practice were regulatory and appellate litigation with emphasis on the energy, telecommunications, water industries, and related environmental issues. Continue Reading

US News and World Report has released its Best Lawyers rankings for 2020

Ellen Friedman was listed in the Best Lawyers category for San Francisco Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. US News and World Report’s Best Lawyers is among the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Its list of outstanding attorneys is compiled based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Continue Reading

Ellen Friedman, Mark Fogelman and Ruth Stoner Muzzin Named to Northern California Super Lawyers in 2019

Ellen Friedman, Mark Fogelman and Ruth Stoner Muzzin have been named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list as top attorneys in Northern California in 2019. Ellen Friedman made the list for her work in the practice area of Creditor/Debtor Rights.  Mark Fogelman made the list for his work in the area of Energy & Natural Resources.  Continue Reading

Ellen Friedman and Mark Fogelman Rank Among San San Francisco’s Best Lawyers in 2019

US News and World Report has released its Best Lawyers rankings for 2019. Ellen Friedman was listed in the Best Lawyers category for San Francisco Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Mark Fogelman was listed in the Best Lawyers category for San Francisco Appellate Practice. Continue Reading

Friedman & Springwater Announces the Retirement of Jane Springwater

It is with sadness that Friedman & Springwater announces the retirement of Jane Springwater, effective February 28, 2019.  Jane was a cofounder of Friedman & Springwater and helped set the firm on its course providing clients with the highest quality legal representation.

During her career at F&S, Jane’s primary areas of practice were Creditor’s Rights and Remedies and Commercial Finance. Continue Reading

Ruth Stoner Muzzin Elected President of the Conference of California Public Utilities Counsel

Ruth Stoner Muzzin has been elected as President of the Conference of California Public Utilities Counsel (CCPUC) for its 2019 board year.

The CCPUC is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that has been in existence for over 20 years, and is registered as a specialty bar association with the state bar of California. Continue Reading