Susan Freitas Eandi, Business Attorney in Palo Alto, California
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Formation
PartneratBaker & McKenzie LLP
Palo Alto, CA
Practicing business in Palo Alto since 1997.
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Susan Freitas Eandi is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Formation. Susan has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP.
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- Palo Alto, CA
- Experience
- over 29 years
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- Business · Employment · Formation
- Handles Business, Employment, and Formation matters from Palo Alto, CA.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Susan Freitas Eandi: Susan Freitas Eandi is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Formation. Susan has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Areas of practice
Susan's practice areas in Palo Alto
Susan concentrates on business, employment, formation, general, and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment
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Formation
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General
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Business cases in Palo Alto, California
Susan takes business matters in Palo Alto, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Palo Alto, California
Susan takes employment matters in Palo Alto, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
Formation cases in Palo Alto, California
Susan takes formation matters in Palo Alto, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
General cases in Palo Alto, California
Susan takes general matters in Palo Alto, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
International cases in Palo Alto, California
Susan takes international matters in Palo Alto, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Susan Freitas Eandi, business attorney serving Palo Alto
Susan Freitas Eandi is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Formation. Susan has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP. Susan works from Palo Alto, California and takes on business matters across the region.
Susan Freitas Eandi is a lawyer practicing compensation & employment, employment, employee compensation & benefits and 7 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years. Susan practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Susan's approach to business cases
Susan Freitas Eandi is a lawyer practicing compensation & employment, employment, employee compensation & benefits and 7 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years. Susan practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
The kind of cases Susan takes
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and formation matters in Palo Alto and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Susan studied and practices
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1997
University of California at Davis
B.A. · 1993
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
California
1997 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of California at Davis.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of California at Davis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Susan's professional memberships and bar associations
Bar Association of San Francisco (Member, Labor & Employment Section, 1998—) State Bar of California American Bar Association (Member, Employment Section, 1998—) Silicon Valley Bar Association
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Locations
Susan Freitas Eandi's office in Palo Alto
Susan's primary office is at 660 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Susan Freitas Eandi — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan'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; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Palo Alto, 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 Susan
Susan 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan'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 Susan Freitas Eandi
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Susan'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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Palo Alto?
Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?
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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new business clients right now?
Susan'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 Palo Alto, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Susan handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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