The Norton Law Firm - Oakland, CA
The Norton Law Firm is a premier litigation boutique based in Oakland's historic Rotunda Building, representing corporations and individuals in complex commercial disputes, antitrust matters, class actions, and intellectual property litigation.
High-Stakes Business Litigation and Trial Leadership
When multinational corporations, venture-backed tech startups, and enterprise executives face complex commercial disputes or bet-the-company legal challenges, superior courtroom capability is essential. The Norton Law Firm, situated in the iconic Rotunda Building at 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in downtown Oakland, is a distinguished commercial litigation boutique. Founded in 2017 by veteran trial attorneys Fred Norton and Bree Hann, former partners at Boies Schiller Flexner and senior in-house counsel at SolarCity and Tesla, the firm brings rare trial credentials, including obtaining a 1.3 billion dollar plaintiff jury verdict and securing a complete defense trial victory in a nationwide class action. Corporate leaders looking to hire an attorney find seasoned litigators capable of resolving intricate disputes with creative strategy and courtroom rigor.
Complex Contract Disputes and Commercial Litigation
Commercial conflicts involving partnership fractures, breach of fiduciary duties, and failed mergers threaten corporate survival. Operating as top-tier business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in high-exposure breach of contract lawsuits, joint venture disagreements, business torts, and corporate governance actions. When enterprise organizations need a lawyer urgently to seek preliminary injunctions, enforce non-compete clauses, or defend against multi-million dollar damage claims, the team draws upon its deep in-house experience to litigate aggressively while aligning tactics with overarching commercial objectives.
Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Trademark Protection
Safeguarding proprietary business assets is paramount in today's technology-driven marketplace. As trusted financial and ip lawyers, copyright lawyers, and trademark lawyers, the firm represents clients across software, clean energy, finance, and digital media in high-stakes intellectual property battles. The firm handles trade secret misappropriation, software copyright infringement, trademark disputes, and licensing disagreements before federal courts and arbitration panels. Combining technical fluency with compelling storytelling, the attorneys protect enterprise innovation against corporate rivals and bad-faith infringers.
Class Action Defense and Constitutional Law Advocacy
In addition to commercial litigation, the firm is widely respected for defending major corporations in nationwide consumer class actions and antitrust lawsuits. Simultaneously, the firm maintains an acclaimed pro bono practice, authoring widely quoted amicus curiae briefs before the United States Supreme Court and state appellate courts in landmark constitutional and civil rights matters. With a trilingual team conversant in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, the firm pairs global perspective with personalized, boutique-level dedication.
Prestigious Industry Honors and Client Inquiries
The Norton Law Firm is recognized in the Chambers USA Spotlight California guide for general commercial litigation and civil rights law, with co-founder Fred Norton individually ranked among California's leading trial attorneys. Acknowledged by Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation, and Super Lawyers, the firm offers bespoke legal arrangements, including retainer, hourly, and commercial contingency frameworks. Companies facing high-exposure litigation can easily find a lawyer ready to assess exposure and formulate a winning trial strategy by contacting the Oakland headquarters.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant Downtown Oakland area, directly facing the historic Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and steps away from Oakland City Hall.
Building Location
Housed in the historic Rotunda Building, a beautiful 4-story Beaux-Arts commercial building featuring a prominent glass-domed atrium, located close to Tita Becca's restaurant.
Parking Details
Secure parking is available at the Rotunda Garage (accessed via 17th Street), and public underground parking can be found nearby at the Dalziel Garage or City Center Parking Garage (hourly fees apply).
Public Transit
Served by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) BART Lines (Downtown Oakland); nearest stop is at 12th Street Oakland City Center Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the historic Rotunda Building through the main entrance, walk through the spectacular glass-domed atrium, and take the elevator up to the 4th floor to reach Suite 450.