About Bernard Vogel
Bernard Joseph Vogel III is a seasoned attorney based in San Jose, California, with a focus on complex corporate transactions, investment financings, mergers and acquisitions, and the formation and maintenance of partnerships and limited liability companies. He serves as a shareholder, CEO, and President of Silicon Valley Law Group.
Vogel earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1983 after obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1977. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his legal career, equipping him with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of corporate law.
His practice emphasizes complex corporate transactions, investment financings, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the formation and maintenance of partnerships and limited liability companies. He provides ongoing business counseling to various entities, including venture capital firms and startup high-tech and biotech companies. His expertise encompasses advising on directors and officers liability, corporate governance, stock option plans, licensing, contracts, and complex tax issues related to transaction structuring and business succession planning.
Vogel has held several notable positions throughout his career, including serving as Corporate Counsel for various firms in significant transactions. He has acted as lead corporate legal counsel for multiple companies during their reorganizations and acquisitions. He is admitted to practice in California State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and the U.S. Tax Court.
In addition to his legal practice, Vogel has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer from 2004 to 2006, 2008 to 2015, and 2016 to 2020. He is actively involved in professional associations, including the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and has held leadership roles in various community organizations, reflecting his commitment to both the legal profession and the Silicon Valley community.
