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Berliner Cohen LLP

For 50 years, Berliner Cohen, LLP has been a Northern California based full-service business law firm Your vision. Our commitment.

We combine innovative legal thinking and resourcefulness when addressing our clients' needs. For nearly 50 years, Berliner Cohen, LLP (with offices in Merced, Modesto and San Jose) has been one of the most highly-respected full-service business law firms in Northern California. As one of the largest Silicon Valley-based law firms, Berliner Cohen possesses the specialized expertise required to serv

e the business and regulatory needs of a diverse clientele. Our clients include publicly-traded corporations and privately-held entities across various sectors, public agencies and government entities, leading real estate developers, business owners, operators, managers and investors, banking and other financial institutions, and agricultural businesses. Berliner Cohen's commitment to clients is evidenced by the results we achieve. Using our experience, legal insight and network of relationships, we translate your vision into a successful outcome in these practice areas:

Business Litigation
Corporate
Employment
Environmental
Estate Planning
Land Use and Municipal Law
Probate and Trust
Real Estate
Tax

Serving Our Community
Berliner Cohen's commitment to our communities is more than four decades strong. We put into practice the Firm's guiding philanthropic values in numerous ways. We actively support more than 60 community agencies and nonprofit organizations through board and committee participation and financial assistance.

03/26/2026

We recently visited Alma Zuniga, owner of A to Z Learning Korner, to congratulate her on being the recipient of Berliner Cohen’s 2025 Small Business Grant. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Alma and look forward to our partnership going forward.

A to Z Learning Korner is a home-based childcare center in Cupertino, offering a safe and nurturing environment for children.

To learn more about Berliner Cohen’s efforts to support local, minority-owned businesses and Alma’s business, visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H04wJzt0.

03/12/2026

Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Wes Dutton to the Litigation Department in our San Jose office.

Wes represents individual and corporate clients in a range of civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, trust/estate litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. Prior to joining Berliner Cohen, Wes practiced for seven years at an international law firm in Dallas, Texas, primarily representing commercial policyholders with claims arising under commercial general liability, professional liability, commercial property, and Rep & Warranty insurance policies.

Welcome Wes!

03/11/2026

For growth-stage companies, personal data is embedded across multiple operational functions and what was once viewed primarily as a technical concern has evolved into a broader governance issue. Privacy compliance is increasingly intertwined with corporate growth. It arises in financing, commercial contracting, and mergers and acquisitions, where buyers and investors evaluate data governance during diligence. In this article, Berliner Cohen Attorney Joe Forgatch reviews what founders and employers need to know about privacy compliance: https://bit.ly/4sGCM2J

03/06/2026

Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long, in partnership with California Restaurant Association, will present an educational webinar on March 11th about California Senate Bill 68, the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences Act. This legislation makes California the first state to mandate large restaurant chains to disclose major food allergens on their menus. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. For more details and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3N7soli.

03/05/2026

In land use law, questions arise from time to time from property owners regarding the government’s right to inspect their private property without a warrant. In this article, Berliner Cohen Attorney Monica Hammer reviews property owners’ rights under the Fourth Amendment with case examples. Read on to learn more: https://bit.ly/4cqlB0t.

02/18/2026

In partnership with Merced County EAC, Berliner Cohen Partner Susan Bishop will present a webinar on March 4th designed specifically for businesses in Merced County that have staff or plan to hire. This session will cover key HR and legal updates, helping you manage employees, stay compliant, and reduce risk in the year ahead. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/40iINGy

02/12/2026

Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long, in partnership with California Restaurant Association, invites you to a webinar on February 25th to discuss proper record preservation and compliance for restaurant operators. From employee files and payroll records to digital communications, knowing what records to keep, how long to keep them, and how to respond when litigation or an investigation is anticipated can help reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes. For more details and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3MjyWx0

02/11/2026

The State of California has new rules as it relates to notice when an employer is engaging in a mass lay off. In this article, Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long touches on the highlights of what employers are required to do during this process: https://bit.ly/4ktwtg9

02/04/2026

Berliner Cohen attorneys recently attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley’s 10th Annual Youth of the Year Gala. This event celebrated the next generation of leaders, and it was inspiring to hear the Youth of the Year finalists as they shared how the Boys & Girls Clubs have positively impacted their lives and provided a safe, supportive place after school. We are honored to support a program that empowers youth through leadership development, public speaking, teamwork, and more.

01/28/2026

The Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) went into effect on January 1, 2026. This law requires California employers to give written notice by February 1, 2026, and annually moving forward, to each current employee of specified workers’ rights. Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long reviews this requirement, what must be included, and shares notice templates here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03jXPt0

01/21/2026

Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Yao Vang to the Estate Planning department in our Merced office.

Yao is an estate planning attorney, practicing in all related estate planning areas of the law. Her prior practice includes probate, trust administration, conservatorship, guardianship, business formation, and drafting Wills and Trusts, among others. Her representation extends to elder law estate planning and business transactions. She has deep-rooted ties to the community and committed to serving its residents, having been raised in Merced.

Welcome Yao!

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10 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, CA
95113

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Monday	5am - 5pm
Tuesday	5am - 5pm
Wednesday	5am - 5pm
Thursday	5am - 5pm
Friday	5am - 5pm

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+14082865800

Website

http://www.berliner.com/

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