Paul Hastings

About the Palo Alto office

Paul Hastings is a global law firm that describes itself as providing superior intellectual capital and execution for clients around the world, including investment banks, asset managers and corporations. Its Palo Alto office is the cornerstone of its Silicon Valley practice, in the firm's own words. The office brings together deal lawyers, litigators and business advisors under one roof. The firm's tagline sums up its pitch as culture of excellence, intellectual capital and superior execution.

The firm's office page lists the Palo Alto office in ZIP code 94304 but does not show a street address or a main phone number. It does list a fax number, 650-320-1900. If you need to reach the office, the simplest route is the Professionals section of the firm's website, where you can look up individual lawyers.

This page describes the office and its stated focus. It is not legal advice. It does not describe or evaluate any case or client result.

Practice focus

The office advises clients on domestic and cross-border transactions and defends them in disputes. It also works with start-ups as they form their businesses. The firm says the office is counsel to both established industry leaders and emerging companies across Northern California.

Practice areas named on the office page include:

• Corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, securities offerings and fund formation
• Capital markets
• Intellectual property
• Securities litigation
• Employment law
• Tax
• Real estate
• Data centers
• Life sciences and health care
• Technology, media, entertainment and telecommunications
• Banking and finance

The office page also cites rankings and awards from legal directories. This guide does not repeat rankings, so read the firm's own page if you want that detail.

Who the office works with

The office page names six industries: technology, finance, transportation, real estate and environmental development, energy and health care. Clients range from large established companies to start-ups that are just forming. The firm calls the office counsel of choice for both groups. The office page also lists rankings from legal directories, which this guide does not repeat. Fund formation on the practice list points to work for investment funds as well.

Like other large international firms in the area, Paul Hastings works mainly with businesses and institutions. It is not the place to start for a personal legal matter such as a will, a divorce or a tenant dispute. For those, look for a local practice that lists the area you need.

Founders who are new to raising money can get useful background from our guides to term sheet basics and pitching investors. Our venture capital guide explains how the local investment scene works and where the major firms sit.

For founders and young companies

The office page says the Palo Alto team works with start-ups as they form their businesses, as well as with established companies. The firm's corporate practice in Palo Alto lists mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, securities offerings and fund formation, so it covers both company deals and the investment funds on the other side of them.

Founders should go into any first meeting with a law firm knowing what they need help with now and what they expect over the next year or two. Ask how the firm staffs early-stage clients and how it bills for that work. Get the answer in writing.

Getting in touch

Because the office page does not list a phone number, contact a specific lawyer through the Professionals section of the firm's website. It helps to know which practice area your question falls into before you reach out. Meetings at a large law office are arranged in advance rather than on a walk-in basis.

The firm also publishes news, recognitions and thought leadership on its website. Those pages give a sense of the work its lawyers handle and the topics they follow. You can confirm any California attorney's license status through the State Bar of California's public attorney search.

Visiting Palo Alto for a meeting

Out-of-town visitors who need a place to stay will find options in our where to stay guide. Caltrain links Palo Alto with San Francisco and San Jose. Our getting around Palo Alto page covers buses, bikes and rideshares for the last mile. Confirm the office address with your contact at the firm before you set out.

Location and getting there

Paul Hastings is at Palo Alto, CA, in the College Terrace area of Palo Alto. Our College Terrace guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.7 miles away. That is roughly a 17 minute walk.

Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.

What is nearby

• Wells Fargo California Avenue, service business, 0.3 mi
• BMO Palo Alto, service business, 0.3 mi
• Provident Credit Union, service business, 0.3 mi
• Fambrini's Cafe, cafe, 0.3 mi
• Learnika Language and Tutoring Center, school or studio, 0.4 mi
• College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
• Weisshaar Park, 0.2 mi
• Werry Park, 0.3 mi

Other professional services nearby: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (under 0.1 mi); Wilson Sonsini (0.2 mi); Candice Kistner - State Farm (0.3 mi); WilmerHale (0.4 mi). Browse the full professional services list.

Before you go

• Most firms meet by appointment only. Call or email before visiting the office.
• Ask about fees, billing and what is included before you sign an engagement letter.
• Check professional licenses through the relevant California board, such as the State Bar or the Department of Real Estate.

About this listing

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