Jon Richard Parsons

My case was a must win and a longshot. Prior to retaining Mr. Parsons I had filed and dismissed a wrongful termination suit against the Town of Atherton twice, using a different lawyer. Prior to writing my first check to Mr. Parsons he did his homework. He devised a strategy that served as the founda...tion for our ultimate victory. As an example of Mr. Parson's cost consciousness and efficiency, the opposition spent $3 for every $1 we spent and still lost.

Jon has advised me on several business issues. He is knowledgeable and very fair. He didn't sugar coat the expected outcome and gave me the hard facts for me to make an informed decision. He is personable and is very professional. He made an effort to work with my schedule and was very accommodatin...g. He took the time to understand my situation and learned the facts then gave me intelligent advice. I recommend Jon to you and will certainly use his services again in the future.

I have both used and recommended Jon Parsons for a number of business legal matters, and I have never been disappointed in the results. He is straightforward about what he knows and what he doesn't know, he is completely trustworthy, responds quickly, and does very good work. His firm (by choice) ...is small, so if you need the resources and reach of a major Silicon Valley law firm, that's another matter. But if what you need is good, solid, honest lawyering, you'll do well here.

I was referred in 2004. I have been consistently well served and have often had occasion to reflect on my good fortune to have encountered Jon Parsons. I expect to retain him until he retires. My experience is that my best interests are well understood and congruent with his standard of practice. ...I am impressed by his apt and deftly accurate assessment of the character and nature of any adversary or opponent I may have had to encounter. He is a solid negotiator possessing a nimble intellect that seems to me both uncompromisingly ethical and effective. It is atypical to find someone of his intelligence who is absent the usually commensurate hubris; a common limitation within his trade. Historically I have rarely been left with an overall sense of satisfaction in my experiences with lawyers. Conversely I find that I am completely satisfied with my experience here and am pleased to offer reference to that effect as I am confident that he is an exceedingly exemplary talent in the field.

I initially went to Jon with some personnel questions, which he answered directly and pragmatically. After I formed my company, I have relied on Jon to help me write contracts and for general advice. He is pragmatic and efficient, and very responsive. Jon clearly has the best interests of the clie...nt in mind. I have recommended him to friends and colleagues who are looking for a good lawyer to help them with their business.