Jon Parsons

Jon Parsons

Attorney at Law

Palo Alto
California
Licensed in
CA
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Over 45 years of hands-on experience with how business works, including formation, operations, compliance, employment law, contracts, trademarks, copyrights, and real estate leases and sales. Significant representation of nonprofit organizations including both public charities and foundations, with particular enjoyment advising religious organizations and practitioners of many callings. Lived on Taiwan years ago, and I have represented numerous Taiwan-based companies and served as general counsel for the state-side subsidiaries of some. Extensive litigation in state and federal courts on business matters, including successful appeals of… read more trademark and copyright cases to the Ninth Circuit. Mensa member since 1968. Despite practicing law for many years I retain a sense of humor, humanity, and humility.
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"Jon has advised me on several business issues. He is knowledgeable and very fair. He didn't sugar coat the expected outcome and gave me the hard facts for me to make an informed decision. He is personable and is very professional. He made an effort to work with my schedule and was very accommodating. He took the time to understand my situation and learned the facts then gave me intelligent advice. I recommend Jon to you and will certainly use his services again in the future."


Posted on May 21, 2024
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"I have both used and recommended Jon Parsons for a number of business legal matters, and I have never been disappointed in the results. He is straightforward about what he knows and what he doesn't know, he is completely trustworthy, responds quickly, and does very good work. His firm (by choice) is small, so if you need the resources and reach of a major Silicon Valley law firm, that's another matter. But if what you need is good, solid, honest lawyering, you'll do well here."


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"My case was a must win and a longshot. Prior to retaining Mr. Parsons I had filed and dismissed a wrongful termination suit against the Town of Atherton twice, using a different lawyer. Prior to writing my first check to Mr. Parsons he did his homework. He devised a strategy that served as the foundation for our ultimate victory. As an example of Mr. Parson's cost consciousness and efficiency, the opposition spent $3 for every $1 we spent and still lost."


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"Mr Parsons was hired by our nonprofit organization for what we, and he, thought would be a rather simple case involving alleged trademark and copyright infringement. Although the case soon became very complex, ultimately lasting for many years and taking an enormous amount of his time and energy, Mr Parsons never flagged in his interest, willingness and commitment to our cause. In the years since that case was closed, he has continued to serve us in a general counsel role, advising us on a variety of corporate matters. In my experience in working with him over the past 18 years, I have found Mr Parsons to be a man of high moral standards, great intelligence, tenacity and common sense. I would recommend him without hesitation."


Posted on May 21, 2024
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"I was referred in 2004. I have been consistently well served and have often had occasion to reflect on my good fortune to have encountered Jon Parsons. I expect to retain him until he retires. My experience is that my best interests are well understood and congruent with his standard of practice. I am impressed by his apt and deftly accurate assessment of the character and nature of any adversary or opponent I may have had to encounter. He is a solid negotiator possessing a nimble intellect that seems to me both uncompromisingly ethical and effective. It is atypical to find someone of his intelligence who is absent the usually commensurate hubris; a common limitation within his trade. Historically I have rarely been left with an overall sense of satisfaction in my experiences with lawyers. Conversely I find that I am completely satisfied with my experience here and am pleased to offer reference to that effect as I am confident that he is an exceedingly exemplary talent in the field."


Posted on May 21, 2024
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"I initially went to Jon with some personnel questions, which he answered directly and pragmatically. After I formed my company, I have relied on Jon to help me write contracts and for general advice. He is pragmatic and efficient, and very responsive. Jon clearly has the best interests of the client in mind. I have recommended him to friends and colleagues who are looking for a good lawyer to help them with their business."


Posted on May 21, 2024

Work History

Jon R. Parsons Law Firm

Attorney

Mar 1984 - Present

Solo attorney in a Palo Alto law firm providing concierge-level services to US and Taiwan-based companies in the Bay Area, focus on privately-held business counseling, non-profits, employment litigation (including public sector), trademarks, copyrights, and representation concerning the business-side of religious activities. Much litigation.

Mar 1984 - Present

Sorensen & Parsons

Partner

Feb 1980 - Mar 1984

Founding Partner two-lawyer Palo Alto CA firm, focus on bankruptcy, landlord-tenant law, business start-ups.

Feb 1980 - Mar 1984

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