Fred W. Alvarez
About Fred W. Alvarez
Fred W. Alvarez is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Fred W. Alvarez is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1975 and Stanford University, graduated 1972
Location: San Francisco, CA
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