Overview

Bergeson, LLP is one of the Silicon Valley’s leading litigation law firms. Founded in 1990, the firm has established a reputation of representing individuals and companies in high profile and high stakes litigation throughout the country.

Consistently hailed as a Go-To Law Firm® in Fortune Magazine’s Directory of In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies, and armed with attorneys honored as Best Lawyers in America® and Northern California Super Lawyers®, Bergeson, LLP prides itself on providing outstanding result-oriented service in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Firm’s small firm environment allows its attorneys to provide close personal attention to the needs of its clients and devise effective pre-trial strategy. At the same time, Bergeson, LLP’s extensive trial experience, with its attorneys having collectively tried more than 100 cases before federal and state court judges, juries, and arbitrators, provides powerful leverage for settlement, and serves the Firm’s clients well when cases proceed to trial.

Bergeson, LLP’s practice encompasses all aspects of business litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of intellectual property (patent, copyright, trade secrets, and trademark), securities and derivative litigation, commercial litigation, and employment law, as well as counseling clients and companies on how best to address legal issues and to minimize future litigation. In addition, the Firm has extensive experience conducting internal investigations on behalf of audit committees and special litigation committees for public and privately held companies.

Bergeson, LLP offers unparalleled legal talent. The Firm's attorneys graduated from top law schools, and many of the attorneys practiced with the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country prior to joining the Firm. They have wide-ranging experience practicing in state and federal courts throughout California and the western United States. Their expertise encompasses a vast range of substantive areas, and includes extensive bench trial, jury trial, appellate, and arbitration experience. In addition, the Firm’s attorneys are proven leaders, with several of its attorneys serving as members of Boards of Directors and Executive Committees of leading legal and community organizations.
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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
6

Rankings

National

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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Securities

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
2
San Francisco
Litigation - Securities

San Jose

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1
San Jose
Commercial Litigation
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1
San Jose
Litigation - Securities
Tier
2
San Jose
Corporate Law
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2
San Jose
First Amendment Law

Firm Leadership

Caroline McIntyre
Managing Partner

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - Securities

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
2
San Francisco
Litigation - Securities

San Jose

Tier
1
San Jose
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
San Jose
Litigation - Securities
Tier
2
San Jose
Corporate Law
Tier
2
San Jose
First Amendment Law

Practice Areas

Bergeson LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • First Amendment Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Media Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Bergeson LLP proudly has 6 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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October 4, 2015
Daniel J. Bergeson Co-Chairs The Annual ABTL Seminar
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Offices & Contacts

San Jose, CA
111 North Market Street, Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113
United States
Beverly Hills, CA
9350 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 206
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
United States
San Francisco, CA
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