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Daniel Bergeson

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 resolution venues nationwide. Daniel brings more than 40 years of business trial experience to bear in the most contentious and prominent business litigation disputes and investigations. His clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups facing bet-the-company threats. In addition, he has protected the rights of several Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and executives in state and federal courts throughout the nation as well as in state and federal regulatory and investigative matters. Daniel has served as an expert witness in breach of fiduciary duty, employment, and corporate governance matters. Silicon Valley Trial Lawyer Daniel is immersed in Silicon Valley’s unique business, venture capital, and tech ecosystem. He represents companies, founders, entrepreneurs, C-level executives, directors, and special committees in high-stakes litigation and investigations. He has achieved favorable settlements and trial outcomes in sophisticated disputes related to a range of claims, including, among others: Breach of contract Breach of fiduciary duty Corporate governance Defamation Fraud Government Investigations Mergers + Acquisitions Patent infringement Shareholder actions Trade secrets Venture Capital & Private Equity · Bergeson LLP

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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 brings more than 40 years of business trial experience to bear in the most contentious and prominent business litigation disputes and investigations.

Practice areas

Securities LitigationIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalCommercial LitigationBreach of ContractBreach of Fiduciary DutyCorporate GovernanceDefamationFraudGovernment InvestigationsMergers and AcquisitionsPatent LitigationShareholder ActionsTrade Secrets

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United States

Bergeson LLP · 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 resolution venues nationwide. Daniel brings more than 40 years of business trial experience to bear in the most contentious and prominent business litigation disputes and investigations. His clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups facing bet-the-company threats. In addition, he has protected the rights of several Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and executives in state and federal courts throughout the nation as well as in state and federal regulatory and investigative matters. Daniel has served as an expert witness in breach of fiduciary duty, employment, and corporate governance matters. Silicon Valley Trial Lawyer Daniel is immersed in Silicon Valley’s unique business, venture capital, and tech ecosystem. He represents companies, founders, entrepreneurs, C-level executives, directors, and special committees in high-stakes litigation and investigations. He has achieved favorable settlements and trial outcomes in sophisticated disputes related to a range of claims, including, among others: Breach of contract Breach of fiduciary duty Corporate governance Defamation Fraud Government Investigations Mergers + Acquisitions Patent infringement Shareholder actions Trade secrets Venture Capital & Private Equity

United States

Expertise

Silicon Valley Business EcosystemVenture CapitalPrivate EquityTechnologyStart-upsFortune 500 CompaniesCorporate GovernanceGovernment InvestigationsBet-the-Company Litigation

Education

  • Stanford University Graduate School of Business – EPGC (2012)
  • University of Michigan (J.D., 1982)
  • The Honors College at Michigan State University (B.A., 1978, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)