Francisco Garrett Torres, Landlord/Tenant Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 35 years of legal practice
MemberatZanghi Torres Arshawsky, LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing landlord/tenant in San Francisco since 1991.
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Francisco Garrett Torres is a member based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant. Francisco has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Zanghi Torres Arshawsky, LLP.
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- San Francisco, CA
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- over 35 years
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- Landlord/Tenant
- Handles Landlord/Tenant matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Francisco Garrett Torres: Francisco Garrett Torres is a member based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant. Francisco has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Zanghi Torres Arshawsky, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Francisco takes on
Francisco concentrates on landlord/tenant. Each area below outlines the kind of case Francisco handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Landlord/Tenant cases in San Francisco, California
Francisco takes landlord/tenant matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Francisco agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Francisco Garrett Torres — landlord/tenant lawyer in San Francisco
Francisco Garrett Torres is a member based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant. Francisco has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Zanghi Torres Arshawsky, LLP.
Francisco Garrett Torres is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant. Francisco received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Francisco practices at Zanghi Torres Arshawsky, LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Working with Francisco on a landlord/tenant matter
Francisco Garrett Torres is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant. Francisco received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Francisco practices at Zanghi Torres Arshawsky, LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Who Francisco represents
Francisco reviews new inquiries case-by-case for landlord/tenant matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
J.D. · 1991
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Francisco's state bar admissions
California
1991 · ACTIVE
Francisco studied at J.D. in Hastings College of the Law, University of California and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Francisco completed J.D. in Hastings College of the Law, University of California and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Francisco runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Francisco Garrett Torres's office in San Francisco
Francisco's primary office is at 703 Market St., Ste. 1600, San Francisco, CA, 94103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Zanghi Torres Arshawsky, LLP
703 Market St., Ste. 1600
San Francisco, CA 94103
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How to hire Francisco Garrett Torres — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new landlord/tenant attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Francisco usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Francisco charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Francisco's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Francisco will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a landlord/tenant attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many landlord/tenant matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Francisco
Francisco discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in landlord/tenant practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every landlord/tenant matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Francisco confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Francisco's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many landlord/tenant practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Francisco Garrett Torres
How much does it cost to hire Francisco for a landlord/tenant case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Francisco walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Francisco offer a free consultation?
Francisco charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Francisco's office. Some landlord/tenant attorneys offer free consults — check Francisco's current terms during booking.
How long do landlord/tenant cases in California typically take?
Simple landlord/tenant matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Francisco gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Francisco take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Francisco is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Francisco will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Francisco?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Francisco will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Francisco accepting new landlord/tenant clients right now?
Francisco's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Landlord/Tenant attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
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