Richard Burt

Mr. Burt serves as outside general counsel for a number of closely-held companies, many of which are in San Jose and other cities in Santa Clara County (also known as Silicon Valley). Because of his in-depth knowledge and analytical ability concerning business law matters, he is frequently consulted by litigators and other lawyers.Mr. Burt has an extensive experience in negotiating and drafting contracts for business and real estate transactions, in negotiating and drafting contracts for business relationships, and in forming and maintaining business entities, such as corporations and LLC's.

Richard Burt provides new businesses and established enterprises with high-quality legal services, including forming corporations, partnerships, and LLC’s, negotiating and drafting contracts, agreements, leases, and legal instruments, and advising clients on a wide range of business law issues. His typical clients are founders of closely-held businesses, corporate executives, real estate investors, and professionals, such as lawyers, architects, and physicians.