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also known as Hank Burgoyne
Hank Burgoyne is an AV-rated business and intellectual property lawyer with a decade and a half of experience resolving contract, trade secret, Internet, corporate, advertising and related disputes.
As a trained mediator, business owner and one-time federal court clerk, Hank sees his clients’ disputes from a variety of angles. He recognizes that to a client, a dispute looks more like a business problem than a legal case. He therefore takes the time to understand each client’s business, and unique business priorities. Hank knows that legal disputes can sidetrack even the most forward-looking of companies. He considers it his mission to resolve his clients’ disputes quickly and efficiently, so his clients can stay focused on their businesses.
Hank has an advantage over other business and intellectual property litigators, in that he has negotiated and drafted contracts ranging from software licenses and SaaS terms to executive-level employment and LLC operating agreements. He has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in some of California's most important Internet-related advertising cases, both in the trial courts and before the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. As a former newsroom lawyer, Hank also counsels businesses on trademark, tortious interference and defamation issues, and has secured favorable results in dozens of unfair competition lawsuits. He has particular expertise in trade secret and employee mobility disputes, and in the use of digital forensics and electronic evidence.
Hank graduated with distinction from Stanford Law School, where he was a teaching assistant to former Dean Kathleen M. Sullivan. He then clerked for U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup in San Francisco. After his clerkship, Hank litigated business, intellectual property and technology cases for Keker & Van Nest, an American Lawyer "Litigation Boutique of the Year." Hank also negotiated intellectual property and other commercial agreements for the Silicon Valley office of Greenberg Traurig, and founded Kronenberger Burgoyne, a San Francisco business and Internet litigation boutique.
Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Areas:
• Commercial and Technology Contracts
• Trade Secrets and Employee Mobility
• Internet Advertising and Commerce
• Private Company/Partnership Disputes
• Trademarks and Unfair Competition
Awards/Recognition
• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Rating: A/V (5.0/5.0)
• Northern California Super Laywer 2010-2013
• Northern California Rising Star 2009
• Avvo Rating: Superb (10.0/10.0)
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Acquired: 1999
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1390 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA, 94102
1104 Corporate Way, Sacramento, CA, 95831
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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I told this to Hank and I'll tell this to you. Hank is a great lawyer. He's extremely intelligent, articulate, thoughtful, and a good listener. In addition, you can tell that he walks through all the angles of a lawsuit meticulously in his head. It’s good that he’s an extremely level-headed person. ...
Posted by Kimberly | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Hank made sure he really understood my case and the unique aspects of our industry. He worked hard to help keep all of the costs within budget. I felt like he was really working on my side and for my interests. His expertise and professionalism helped make the situation manageable. His communication ...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2015
Hank Burgoyne turned one of the most stressful experiences of my life into a positive outcome. Hank was very thoughtful in how he clarified my goals, and brought an extremely high quality array of expertise to bear to achieve them. He was efficient, systematic and willing to fit around my timelines...
Posted by Amy | March 16, 2013
Hank is not only exceptionally talented (as evidenced by his Stanford JD law degree), but is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met. I was introduced to Hank through a friend regarding an issue that most lawyers wouldn't bat an eye at given the amount at stake, but was incre...
"Hank is a diligent and thorough attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. I endorse Hank Burgoyne."
"I have worked with Hank on numerous commercial litigation matters over the years. He consistently amazes me with his ability to navigate extremely complex areas of law and to keep his composure and down to earth demeanor even under the most stressful circumstances. We have written many briefs together, and he is one of the best legal writers I know (which is not surprising considering his background in journalism)."
"Hank is an exceedingly intelligent and capable attorney. I am consistently impressed with his focus on client needs and his ability to get to the finish line under budget and on time. Highly recommended."
Litigation lawyer
Family lawyer
2013
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
1999
Graduation with Distinction, Stanford Law School
2011 - Present
Managing Attorney, Burgoyne Law Group
2006 - 2011
Partner, Kronenberger Burgoyne LLP
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Greenberg Traurig
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Steinhart Falconer, LLP
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Keker & Van Nest LLP
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk to the Hon. William Alsup, U.S. District Court
2013 - Present
Certified Mediator, Bar Association of San Francisco
2013 - Present
Certified Mediator, California Lawyers for the Arts
2005 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco
2005 - Present
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law AssociationFormer Copyrights Chair
2005 - Present
California Lawyers for the Arts
1999 - Present
State Bar of California
Awarded writ of possession in commercial equipment rental dispute, resulting in favorable settlement
Ordered unfair competition defendants to pay $500,000+ in attorneys’ fees/ costs
Granted temporary restraining order requiring takedown of confidential documents
Affirmed denial of injunction to prohibit auction of seized domain names
Affirmed dismissal of $400 million email marketing fraud action
Awarded sanctions of more than $800,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs
Dismissed email marketing fraud claims against Internet marketer
On reconsideration, denied motion to dismiss email marketing fraud class action
Affirmed judgment creditor’s seizure/sale of domain name portfolio
Affirmed summary judgment for defendant in $14 million CAN-SPAM case
Dismissed $400 million email marketing fraud complaint against Internet marketers
Granted summary judgment in favor of CAN-SPAM defendant
Denial of order to dismiss or transfer hacking claims
Granted motion to appoint receiver over domain name portfolio
Granted motion to stay and compel arbitration in consumer class action, resulting in dismissal
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
MA - Masters
1990
B.S.B.A.
2009
The Google Book Search Settlement Agreement: Pros and Cons (Panel Moderator)
2009
Consumer Data Security
2009
Legal Aspects of False Advertising
2009
9th Circuit Ruling in ASIS v Azoogle.com
2006
1996
English