Art by Barbara Hendrickson, an artist and real estate agent at Red Oak Realty in Berkeley, California.


Frederick Hertz is an attorney in Oakland, California who provides legal counsel to same-sex partners on the formation and dissolution of their same-sex relationships. He also serves as a mediator and arbitrator in same-sex dissolutions, especially in matters involving real property disputes.

Frederick Hertz is the author of Legal Affairs: Essential Advice for Same-sex Couples (Holt, Owl Books, 1998), and the co-author of the Nolo Press' reference text, A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples -- now available in its 14th edition, with a CD-ROM containing all of the book's model agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
       

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General information provided at this site should not be treated as legal advice applicable in your particular situation. Every situation presents its own facts and circumstances, and the law may be very different depending upon where you live. By accessing this site, you are acknowledging that Frederick Hertz is not agreeing to act for you in any capacity nor providing you with any legal advice, and that you are not a client of Frederick Hertz. If you reside in California and wish to retain the services of Frederick Hertz, you may contact him at fred@samesexlaw.com and make an appointment to meet with him.