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Adam Trigg, Business Attorney in San Jose, California

focused on Business and Litigation

Bergeson LLP

San Jose, CA

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Adam Trigg is an attorney based in San Jose, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Bergeson LLP.

Based in
San Jose, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
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Business · Litigation
  • Handles Business and Litigation matters from San Jose, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Adam Trigg: Adam Trigg is an attorney based in San Jose, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Bergeson LLP.

Areas of practice

Adam's practice areas in San Jose

Adam concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Adam handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in San Jose, California

Adam takes business matters in San Jose, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Jose, California

Adam takes litigation matters in San Jose, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.

Biography

Adam Trigg, business attorney serving San Jose

Adam Trigg is an attorney based in San Jose, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Bergeson LLP. Adam works from San Jose, California and takes on business matters across the region.

Commercial litigator Adam Trigg represents directors, officers, and founders in complex securities litigation, shareholder disputes, business divorces, and other intracompany controversies. His Silicon Valley-based clients include executives and leaders of venture capital, life sciences, biotechnology, and high-tech companies.

Securities Litigation and SEC Investigations

Adam has defended numerous officers, directors, and companies in securities class actions, shareholder derivative actions, and SEC investigations and enforcement actions. He focuses on early resolution when possible, successfully moving to dismiss or settle many lawsuits at the pleadings stage. Adam maintains cooperative relationships with regulatory agencies as part of his advocacy for clients under investigation by the SEC, U.S. Department of Justice, and other regulators.

Tech Company and Founder Disputes

Resolving founder disputes—from struggles over corporate control to allegations of fraud and misuse of corporate funds, equity interest conflicts, breach of contract, and other claims—is a significant area of Adam's practice.

Adam brings in-depth forensic resources to address the sophisticated accounting issues entailed in valuations and damage assessment during company leadership breakups. He digs deep into entangled financial details to clarify and identify the relevant facts underlying disputes to position clients well for litigation.

He manages all phases of complex litigation: pre-litigation counseling, fact investigation, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation.

Adam was recognized as a "Rising Star," top-rated securities litigation attorney in San Jose, CA by Super Lawyers. In addition to his litigation practice, Adam was chair of the Leadership Development Committee of the Northern California Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL). He is a contributing editor to The Rutter Group's California Practice Guide, Civil Procedure Before Trial, Claims and Defenses, Breach of Fiduciary Duty. Out of the office, Adam is a foster parent and dedicates time to strengthening the foster care community, including serving as a pro bono attorney for foster parents through Advokids, a legal advocacy non-profit which protects the rights of foster children in California.

Adam's approach to business cases

Commercial litigator Adam Trigg represents directors, officers, and founders in complex securities litigation, shareholder disputes, business divorces, and other intracompany controversies. His Silicon Valley-based clients include executives and leaders of venture capital, life sciences, biotechnology, and high-tech companies. Securities Litigation and SEC Investigations Adam has defended…

Clients Adam works with

Adam reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in San Jose and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Adam studied and practices

  • University of California Los Angeles

    J.D. · 2008

Adam studied at J.D. in University of California Los Angeles.

Law school and academic background

Adam completed J.D. in University of California Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Adam runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Adam's legal honors and published work

Adam has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026).

Locations

Adam Trigg's office in San Jose

Adam's primary office is at 111 North Market Street, Suite 600, San Jose, California, 95113. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Bergeson LLP

111 North Market Street, Suite 600

San Jose, California 95113

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Hiring guide

How to hire Adam Trigg — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Adam usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Adam charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Adam will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in San Jose, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Adam

Adam discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Adam confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Adam's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Adam Trigg

  • How much does it cost to hire Adam for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Adam walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Adam offer a free consultation?

    Adam charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Adam's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Adam gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Adam take my case if I'm outside San Jose?

    Adam is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Adam will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Adam?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Adam will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Adam accepting new business clients right now?

    Adam's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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