Bernard Joseph Vogel III

Bernard Joseph Vogel III

also known as Bernie Vogel

4.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 42 years

Mergers and acquisitions Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate & Incorporation, Venture Capital

One Market Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Active

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Location

Silicon Valley Law Group, A Law Corporation

One Market Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Bernard Joseph Vogel III's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Martin Morici | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Executive Vice President

Bernie , You were a true professional . We had a very difficult situation on an escrow and you handled the matter in a very professional manner . Your knowledge of the escrow process and the law helped us ensure client satisfaction Martin A Morici

Posted by Gus C. | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Presidente

Bernie help our firm to weed out the bad lenguaje introduced by an unethical lawyer and look after our interest with extremely personal care, will use him on any future needs and highly recommend him and his firm with out reservation.

Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2014

Not responsive

My engagement with Silicon Valley Law group was disappointing. On their website, they have "Respond Quickly" as one of their key Mission Statements for SVLG. But my experience was nothing but. After 2wks from initial meet/consultation with CEO, I didn't get any email responses or call backs from ...my repeated followups. CEO may need to update Mission Statement. It would have been nice that if they were too busy to take my case that they just tell me that and maybe offer a referral.

Bernard Vogel

Replied last November 29, 2017

I am sorry about the misunderstanding. We do not give legal advice until an attorney-client relationship has been established. Given you never executed a Client Engagement Letter, we could not answer your legal questions. Engagement Letters are a requirement of the State Bar and our firm policy. Please contact me at your convenience.

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2012

Going Where No Man Has Gone Before

We had a challenging tax problem that required creative lawyering. Two business partners had formed a joint venture to acquire properties in California. After investing in several properties, the partners had a falling out, resulting in a statutory buy-out of one partner's interests. Bernie develo...ped an elegant and seamless tax plan that avoided a $1,500,000 tax liability. In a second matter, Bernie provided able assistance in conservation easement tax planning.

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Bernard Joseph Vogel III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dixon Howell

Business lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bernie is a very experienced and excellent business and tax lawyer--one of the best in the area."

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Marc VanNiekerk

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc VanNiekerk

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2010

Northern California Super Lawyer,

2009

Northern California Super Lawyer,

2006

Northern California Super Lawyer,

2005

Northern California Super Lawyer,

2004

Northern California Super Lawyer,

2003

Northern California Super Lawyer,

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Shareholder, Silicon Valley Law Group, A Law Corporation

1991 - 2000

Owner, Vogel & Vogel

1990 - 1991

Of Counsel, Groom & Cave

1983 - 1990

Attorney, Hopkins & Carley

Associations

2009 - Present

Silicon Valley Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

SVO PAC, formerly ChamberPAC (a business and political action committee)

Director & Past Chair of the Board of Directors

1983 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

1991 - 2015

Silicon Valley Law Foundation

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Wun Systems, Inc. sucessfully sold to Yardi Systems, Inc.

Successful Closing of Merger & Acquisition Transaction

Mapbox Raises Series B Investment to Build Full Mapping Platform

Successfully raised $52.55 million Series B Stock Financing

Vukasovich, Inc. v. Commissioner

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Education

1983

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of California, Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Hot Business & Technology Topics

2011

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Hot Business Topics

2010

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Hot Business Topics

2007

Santa Clara County Bar Association

California Revised Limited Partnership Act

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National Business Institute

Factors Impacting Choice of Entity

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Conference

Director's Liability of Venture-Backed Companies

Publications

2011

2006

Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Directors Face Increased Scrutiny, Need To Stay Well Informed

N/A

Directives for Directors of Venture-Backed Companies Directives for Directors of Venture-Backed Companies

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Director Liability Questionnaire Director Liability Questionnaire

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Overview of California Partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs; Factors Impacting Choice of Entity Overview of California Partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs; Factors Impacting Choice of Entity

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Estate Tax Newsletter Estate Tax Newsletter

Languages

German

Activity

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