Business Details
Trusted Business Attorney in San Jose, CA
With over 30 years of experience specializing in business and transactional law, our firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to companies across the Bay Area and beyond. We develop a deep understanding of each client's business goals to handle legal complexities while clients focus on growth and operations. Our proactive approach ensures contingency planning and efficient deal execution, with expertise spanning corporate law, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Representing both public and private companies, we combine legal acumen with business leadership experience from roles as CFO and General Counsel at multinational corporations.Our track record includes helping a startup grow from $60M to $2B in revenue and raising over $2.5 billion in financing for clients. We prioritize practical solutions that protect corporate interests while minimizing legal risks, offering outsourced in-house counsel services tailored to each business's unique needs.
Services
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Intellectual Property Law
Company Formation
Securities Law
Employment Law
Corporate Governance
Financing Transactions
Licensing Agreements
Litigation Management
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in business transactional law
- Our attorney has served as CFO and General Counsel for multinational corporations
- Successfully raised $2.5 billion in public and private financings for clients
- Represented companies in deals growing from $60M to $2B in revenue
- Specialize in both transactional work and corporate counseling
What people say
Deep legal expertise
Business acumen
Successful track record
Responsive service
Measurable results
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law services help businesses navigate complex legal requirements while protecting their interests. We provide comprehensive counsel on governance, compliance, and strategic decision-making. With decades of experience, we help companies structure their operations to minimize legal risks while maximizing growth opportunities.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We represent companies in merger and acquisition transactions, ensuring smooth deal execution while protecting client interests. Our services include due diligence, contract negotiation, and strategic guidance throughout the transaction process. Our experience spans deals from $60M to $2B in value.
Intellectual Property Law
We help businesses protect their valuable intellectual property through strategic counseling and legal protection. Our services cover patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, with particular expertise in technology sector IP management and licensing agreements.
Company Formation
We guide entrepreneurs through selecting and establishing the optimal business structure. Our services include entity selection, licensing assistance, and compliance planning to ensure new businesses start on solid legal footing while protecting owners' interests.
Financing Transactions
We represent clients in debt and equity financing transactions, structuring deals to minimize risk while maximizing growth potential. Our experience includes raising over $2.5 billion in public and private financings for startups and established companies.
People
Mike Ross
Attorney
With over 30 years of experience, Mike Ross provides business law counsel to Bay Area companies. Former CFO and General Counsel at multinational corporations, he specializes in corporate transactions, M&A, and governance. He earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School and has helped raise $2.5 billion in financing for clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business and transactional law, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, company formation, securities law, and financing transactions.
How many years of experience do you have?
Our attorney has over 30 years of experience in business law, with additional leadership experience as CFO and General Counsel for multinational corporations.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Jose, the California Bay Area, and Silicon Valley, with experience representing companies nationwide and internationally.
What types of companies do you represent?
We represent both public and private companies, from startups seeking initial funding to established corporations requiring complex legal counsel.
Can you help with business formation?
Yes, we guide entrepreneurs through entity selection, licensing requirements, and compliance planning to establish businesses with optimal legal protection.
Do you handle financing transactions?
Yes, we represent clients in debt and equity financing, including venture capital, angel investments, and public/private financings totaling over $2.5 billion.
