Adam Trigg, Business Attorney in San Jose, California
focused on Business and Litigation
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.
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- San Jose, CALIFORNIA
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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.
Bergeson LLP
111 North Market Street, Suite 600
San Jose, California 95113
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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
Business attorneys serving San Jose, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Adam handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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