Boutique Business Law · San Francisco

Strategic Counsel for
Ambitious Enterprises

For over two decades, Mercer & Associates has provided sophisticated legal guidance to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses across the Bay Area and beyond.

25+ Years of Practice
500+ Clients Served
$2B+ Transactions Closed
98% Client Retention

Practice Areas

We offer a comprehensive suite of business law services, each backed by deep industry knowledge and a commitment to results.

Business Formation

From entity selection and incorporation to operating agreements and partnership structures, we build the legal foundation your business needs to thrive.

Mergers & Acquisitions

We guide you through every phase of a transaction: due diligence, valuation, negotiation, regulatory compliance, and post-closing integration.

Intellectual Property

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We protect the innovations that set your business apart in a competitive marketplace.

Employment Law

Drafting employment agreements, navigating wage-and-hour compliance, managing disputes, and building policies that protect your organization.

Commercial Litigation

When disputes arise, our litigators bring tenacious advocacy and strategic thinking to protect your interests in court or through alternative resolution.

Real Estate

Commercial leasing, acquisitions, land use, and development. We handle the legal complexity so you can focus on your investment strategy.

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The Advantage of
Boutique Counsel

Unlike large firms where you become a file number, every client at Mercer & Associates works directly with a senior attorney. We combine big-firm sophistication with the personalized attention your business deserves.

Founded in 2001 by Victoria Mercer, our firm has grown through referrals and reputation alone — a testament to the relationships we build and the outcomes we deliver.

Precision

Every document, clause, and strategy is crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Transparency

Clear billing, honest assessments, and no surprises. We believe trust is earned through candor.

Responsiveness

Business moves fast. We return calls the same day and keep you informed at every step.

Results

We measure success by your outcomes, not our billable hours. Your goals drive our strategy.

Meet the Partners

Senior attorneys who bring decades of combined experience to every engagement.

Victoria Mercer

Victoria Mercer

Founding Partner

Stanford Law. Former partner at Morrison & Foerster. Specializes in M&A and corporate governance with 25+ years of experience advising growth-stage companies.

David Chen

David Chen

Senior Partner

Berkeley Law. Former in-house counsel at Salesforce. Leads the firm's intellectual property and technology transactions practice with deep Silicon Valley roots.

Sarah Okonkwo

Sarah Okonkwo

Partner, Litigation

Harvard Law. Former federal clerk, Ninth Circuit. Brings razor-sharp litigation skills and a record of favorable outcomes in complex commercial disputes.

Trusted by Founders & Executives

Our clients' success stories speak louder than any advertisement.

Mercer & Associates guided us through a $40M Series C and subsequent acquisition with extraordinary skill. Victoria anticipated issues before they arose and negotiated terms that protected our founders' interests at every turn.
James Whitfield CEO, Nimbus Technologies
When we faced a complex IP dispute that threatened our core product, Sarah's litigation strategy was nothing short of brilliant. She achieved a resolution in four months that other firms said would take years.
Dr. Maya Ramirez Founder, BioSynth Labs
David restructured our entire IP portfolio and licensing framework. The clarity and protection he built into our agreements has been invaluable as we've scaled from 20 to 200 employees.
Priya Desai CTO, Helix Robotics
What sets this firm apart is accessibility. Victoria personally answers my calls, knows every detail of my business, and provides counsel that is both legally rigorous and commercially pragmatic. They are an extension of our team.
Robert Tanaka Managing Partner, Pacific Ventures

Let’s Discuss
Your Business Needs

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We'll review your situation, outline potential strategies, and determine if we're the right fit for your needs.

Office One Embarcadero Center, Suite 2400
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone (415) 555-0142
Email inquiries@mercerassociates.com

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