Cliff Palefsky
About Cliff Palefsky
Cliff Palefsky is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1987. Cliff Palefsky is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Employment Law - Individuals
Current Firm: McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: San Francisco, CA
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