Business Details
Trusted Legal Partner for Silicon Valley Businesses
Silicon Valley Law Group has built a successful practice on providing clients with answers at the speed of business. With over 20 years of experience, the firm offers sophisticated legal services to businesses and individuals across Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, California, and globally. Our attorneys specialize in business and IP litigation, corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, environmental law, data privacy, information security, and intellectual property protection. We combine deep legal expertise with industry-specific knowledge, particularly in technology, to deliver practical solutions for complex legal challenges.Our focus on long-term partnerships, rapid response times, and business-oriented legal advice has earned us a reputation as a trusted advisor to both emerging and established companies. We emphasize cost-effective strategies, proactive risk management, and tailored guidance to help clients achieve their business objectives while navigating regulatory and legal complexities.
Services
Business Litigation
Corporate & Securities Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment Law
Environmental Law
Data Privacy
Information Security
Intellectual Property
Criminal Defense
Trademark Registration
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized legal expertise in technology and business law
- Our attorneys provide practical solutions tailored to Silicon Valley's unique business environment
- We combine local court knowledge with global transactional experience
- We deliver rapid, results-driven legal counsel without compromising quality
- Our client-centric approach focuses on long-term business partnerships and risk mitigation
What people say
Creative solutions
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Responsive team
Business-savvy advice
Successful outcomes
Services
Business Litigation
Our experienced litigation team handles complex commercial disputes including contract disagreements, intellectual property conflicts, and business torts. We represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. Our attorneys specialize in resolving high-stakes technology-related litigation involving trade secrets, software ownership, and information security breaches while minimizing business disruption.
Corporate & Securities
We guide clients through all stages of corporate development from entity selection to exit strategies. Our services include business formation, venture capital financing, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. We help technology companies navigate securities regulations and compliance requirements while optimizing their business structure for growth and investor appeal.
Data Privacy
Our data privacy practice helps technology companies comply with complex regulations including CCPA and GDPR. We develop comprehensive privacy programs, draft policies, negotiate data protection agreements, and respond to data breaches. Our team provides proactive compliance strategies and litigation defense for privacy-related claims involving consumer data and employee information.
Intellectual Property
We offer full-service intellectual property solutions including trademark registration, copyright protection, and trade secret management. Our attorneys handle IP litigation, licensing agreements, and technology transfer matters. We help clients develop comprehensive IP strategies to protect their innovations and defend against infringement claims in technology-driven industries.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice covers hiring to termination issues, including policy development, discrimination claims, and wage compliance. We advise on workplace technology policies, executive compensation, and ADA accommodations. We represent employers in litigation matters and provide proactive guidance to prevent employment-related disputes and regulatory violations.
People
Laurie Berger
Attorney
Experienced business attorney focusing on corporate transactions and technology law with deep understanding of Silicon Valley's legal landscape.
William L. Bretschneider
Attorney
Corporate law specialist with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, representing technology companies in complex business transactions.
Edward A. Kraus
Attorney
Former Deputy Public Defender with significant trial experience, leading the firm's criminal defense practice for individuals and corporations.
Questions
What legal services does Silicon Valley Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, environmental law, data privacy, intellectual property, and technology transactions.
How does the firm handle technology-related legal issues?
Our attorneys have deep technical expertise in technology matters, particularly in data privacy, software ownership, trade secrets, and emerging technologies like AI and robotics.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, California, nationally, and internationally with cross-border transaction experience.
How quickly can I get legal assistance?
We prioritize rapid response times and aim to provide timely legal solutions that match the urgency of business needs.
What makes your firm different from other law firms?
We combine technical legal expertise with business acumen, offering practical solutions tailored to technology-driven industries and entrepreneurial clients.
