Obituaries
Jul. 17, 2026
Arthur J. Shartsis 1945-2026
Influential business litigator founded major Bay Area law firm
Shartsis
Arthur J. Shartsis, the last surviving co-founder of the San Francisco law firm Shartsis Friese and one of California's most revered trial lawyers for more than half a century, died early Tuesday. He was 80.
Shartsis built a reputation over his career as a trusted litigator and counselor to businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals navigating high-stakes legal disputes, according to the firm. He was known among colleagues for his intellect, integrity, strategic judgment, and d...
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