Ad Astra Law Group, P.C. - San Francisco, CA
Business Litigation Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
582 Market Street 17th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104
- 2 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
San Francisco Business Litigation Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Litigation 40%
- Employee Litigation 30%
- Real Estate Litigation 25%
- Trademark Litigation 5%
Litigation: 100%
Firm Information
Overview
At Ad Astra Law Group, P.C., located in San Francisco, California, we focus on business owners, serial entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices and offer services in business litigation, employee litigation defense, both commercial and consumer real estate, and trademark. Our team navigates complex legal challenges and crafts tailored litigation strategies that are cost-effective and results-driven. We handle disputes related to ownership interests, management of various corporate entities, contracts, intellectual property, business torts and more.
In the realm of computer fraud and abuse, we tackle technology-related issues head-on, addressing scenarios like unauthorized data access or deletion. For real estate and construction disputes, we manage conflicts involving property, commercial unlawful detainers, real estate transactions, broker/agent duty and construction defects, ensuring youโre relieved from the hassle. We represent employers in employment litigation, handling matters from single-plaintiff discrimination to class action cases, striving for the best outcomes and getting stellar results. In trademark and brand protection litigation, we advocate for intellectual property rights, addressing infringement, unfair competition, domain name disputes, and more.
.We are privileged to represent public entities like school districts and transportation agencies, focusing on fairness, accountability and the public interest. Our work involves trials, writs, appeals, constitutional challenges and complex statutory issues, seamlessly collaborating with in-house teams when necessary.
Per aspera ad astra means "through difficulties to the stars." We guide clients through complex litigation and achieve great results.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Ad Astra Law Group, P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Nied, David On a Super Lawyers® List
- Young, Katy M. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Chambers and Partners California Spotlight, 2025 - Present
- Benchmark Litigation Top 40 Under 40, 2020 - 2022
References
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Regina Franco, Esq.
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Michael Dorsi, Esq.
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Wendy Hillger, Esq.
Previous Law Firm Names
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Ad Astra Law Group, LLP, December 31, 2024
Classes and Seminars
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"Don't Say Partner" at USF Law Business Associations class, University of San Francisco, February, 2025 - Present
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Civil Litigation in the Cannabis Industry, Practicing Law Institute, April, 2023 - Present
- Civil Litigation in the Cannabis Industry, Practicing Law Institute, April, 2024 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Berkeley Humane Society, March, 2020 - Present
- California Competes, Inc., January, 2024 - Present
Representative Clients
Bars, restaurants, retailers, contractors, professional service firms, public entities, investors, family offices, cannabis businesses
Representative Cases
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NovelPoster, Inc. v Javitch Canfield Group
- Citation: 140 F.Supp.3d 938 & 140 F.Supp.3d 954
- Court: ND Cal
- Serial Number: 13-cv-05186-WHO
Ancillary Businesses
Ad Astra Real Estate Group, Inc.
Attorneys
Staff
- Kelvin Chan, Receptionist, 415-795-3579
- Bryan Sandoval, Chief Operating Officer, 4157953579
- Chloe Ashley, Legal Secretary, 415-795-3579
- Katey Carlin, Paralegal, 415-795-3579
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Courtney Chu
Of Counsel
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Matt Kumin
Of Counsel
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Nancy Park Minkler
Of Counsel
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Geoffrey Murry
Partner
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David Nied
Founder & Special Trial Counsel
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Heather A. Tovar
Of Counsel
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Katy M. Young
Managing Partner
Staff
- Kelvin Chan, Receptionist, 415-795-3579
- Bryan Sandoval, Chief Operating Officer, 4157953579
- Chloe Ashley, Legal Secretary, 415-795-3579
- Katey Carlin, Paralegal, 415-795-3579
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Contact
582 Market Street
17th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-483-9811
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.astralegal.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Appointments:Weekday
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