Pursuing tenant justice, one case at a time.

At Greenstein & McDonald P.C., we are passionate about protecting the rights of tenants in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. With over two decades of experience, we have established ourselves as the leading tenant advocacy law firm in the region, securing millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower tenants by providing effective and accessible legal assistance, while holding landlords accountable for their violations of the law. We leverage our extensive knowledge of California tenant laws to advocate for our clients in:

Areas of Expertise

Eviction Defense: We fight unlawful eviction attempts, including illegal evictions, retaliatory evictions, and just cause evictions.
Housing Violations: We tackle issues like property habitability, violations of tenant rights, and security deposit disputes.
Personal Injuries: We assist tenants injured due to landlord negligence or unsafe premises.
Financial Relief: We guide clients through post-foreclosure options and security deposit disputes.
Discrimination & Harassment: We stand by tenants facing discrimination based on protected characteristics or harassment from landlords or their agents.

Our Approach

We take a personalized approach to every case, prioritizing open communication and client-centered representation. Our lawyers work collaboratively with clients, explaining legal options, outlining potential outcomes, and empowering them throughout the process. We are committed to:

Accessibility: Responsive and personalized communication with clients.
Aggressive Advocacy: Fearless pursuit of justice on behalf of our clients.
Resources: Utilizing the expertise of top-notch experts when needed.
Results: Obtain the maximum compensation and justice for our clients.

Our Success

Over the years, we have secured record-breaking settlements and verdicts for our clients, including:

$6.755 million: Record settlement for tenants burned out by fire.
$3.528 million: Largest ever known jury verdict for one unit in the country.
$6.6 million: Confidential settlement for multi-unit tenant case.

Contact Us Today

If you are facing housing challenges, contact Greenstein & McDonald P.C. today for a free consultation. We are dedicated to protecting your rights and securing the justice you deserve.

Update Share

Reviews (8)

Write a Review

Positive: The law firm is praised for its kindness, fairness, and successful outcomes.

Negative: One reviewer had a disappointing experience due to the law firm being too busy to take their case.

Overall Experience

The majority of reviewers have had a very positive experience with this law firm, praising their professionalism, kindness, and fairness.

Praise for the Law Firm

Many reviewers have expressed gratitude for the law firm's dedication to helping those in need, with one reviewer noting that they "care about the down and out in San Francisco". The attorneys, particularly Ken Greenstein, have been praised for their kindness, respect, and attentiveness.

Successful Outcomes

Several reviewers have reported successful outcomes, including significant settlements, thanks to the law firm's efforts.

Negative Experience

However, one reviewer had a disappointing experience, feeling discouraged and disappointed after being told that the law firm was too busy to take their case.