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Christopher Kao is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Christopher practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Kao since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Kao is held by other lawyers.

Phil Levine is head of the firm's Northern California Real Estate Group. Mr. Levine concentrates his practice representing clients in a wide range of commercial real estate equity and debt transactions, including acquisitions and sales; financing (including permanent and construction loans); the structuring and formation of joint ventures and other investment vehicles for the development, ownership, and operation of all major property types, such as multifamily projects, office buildings, and...

Mark J. Mihanovic, head of the Firm’s California Transactions group, focuses his practice primarily in the areas of corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He represents companies in a broad range of industries, with a particular emphasis on technology, life science and health care companies. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/mihanovic-mark-j/

Richard Alexander is the Managing Partner of Alexander Law Group LLP in San Jose, California. His practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , including wrongful death claims and cases involving traumatic brain injuries , spinal cord injuries , defective products , toxic chemicals, and serious injuries arising from car , truck , motorcycle , and SUV accidents. Richard also represents consumers in matters involving personal injury and product-related claims. Throughout his car...

Sonal N. Mehta is a trial lawyer representing many of the world’s leading technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes disputes. Ms. Mehta is regularly called upon by clients—ranging from Silicon Valley’s largest companies to cutting-edge startups—to serve as both lead counsel in the courtroom and trusted advisor in the boardroom. She has nearly 25 years of experience across all aspects of trial and appellate practice, including federal jury and bench trials, ...

Stephen M. Wurzburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Stephen M. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Wurzburg since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen M. Wurzburg is held by other lawyers.

Patrick Hammon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Patrick practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Hammon since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick Hammon is held by other lawyers.

Chris Berka is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with a practice focusing on environmental, real estate, energy, natural resources, product liability and contract matters. He has resolved more than two hundred cases for clients in a range of industries and sectors, including technology, aerospace, oil and natural gas, wind energy, real estate development, pharmaceuticals, higher education, transportation, news media, mining and consumer products. In addition to his litigation practice, Chr...

Jeffrey Guise is a Palo Alto, California patent attorney and intellectual property strategist with more than 30 years of experience advising companies on the development, management, and protection of global intellectual property portfolios. As part of Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane PC, Dr. Guise works with clients across the biotechnology and life sciences industries, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and medical technology companies. With a Ph.D. in molecular bi...

When a company or its leaders are at risk, founding partner Daniel J. Bergeson uses his substantial litigation and trial experience to advocate for their rights and reputations in lawsuits involving securities, intellectual property, employment, private equity and venture capital, and commercial law. He focuses on the essential facts to persuade juries, judges, and triers of cases in state and federal courts and arbitration forums in Silicon Valley, Delaware, New York, and other dispute resol...