Douglas C. Straus

Douglas C. Straus

Real Estate Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023

About Douglas

Doug Straus: High-Stakes Commercial Litigator in San Francisco, California

As Shareholder and Chair of Litigation for Buchalter's San Francisco office, Doug Straus represents both private and public sector clients in dispute resolution across various sectors including business, real estate, and public sector conflicts. His practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation, particularly in the areas of financial services, real estate development and lending, solid waste management, and healthcare.

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate Law
  • Financial Services Litigation
  • Real Estate Development and Lending
  • Solid Waste Management Disputes
  • Healthcare Industry Disputes

Awards & Recognitions

Doug Straus is recognized by Best Attorney USA in the Practice Areas of Real Estate Law and Appellate Practice, as well as Litigation - Real Estate.

Recognized Since: 2023

Firms

  • Buchalter A Professional Corporation - Shareholder & Chair of Litigation

Affiliations

  • Member, American Bar Association

Languages

No languages listed.

Education

  • University of California Berkeley (BA)

Bar Admissions

  • Certified to practice law in the State of California

Practice Areas

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Reviews

4.6 / 5

33 Reviews

1,063 Profile Views

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Raul Collier

Jan 26, 2026

Great people who truly care at Douglas C. Straus - the best legal team in California

I've already told all my friends and family about Douglas C. Straus. If you need Real Estate Law help in California, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are local experts who really unders...

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Antonia Grimes

Jan 26, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Douglas C. Straus for my Real Estate Law case

Really glad I found Douglas C. Straus for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're in...

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Margarita Kautzer

Jan 26, 2026

Would recommend Douglas C. Straus for sure to anyone in San Francisco needing legal help

Douglas C. Straus has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my lega...

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Carla O'Conner

Jan 26, 2026

Douglas C. Straus did a great job handling my complex Real Estate Law case from start to finish

I appreciate how Douglas C. Straus handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Real Estate Law matter. They are obviously very experienced and know h...

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Lisa Sawayn-Ritchie

Jan 26, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Douglas C. Straus and staff

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in California, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Douglas C. Straus is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They...