Hoge Fenton’s partnership with the San Jose Chamber of Commerce reflects a shared belief that strong businesses and strong communities grow together. As one of Silicon Valley’s longest-standing law firms, Hoge Fenton brings more than seven decades of local expertise to the Chamber’s mission supporting the entrepreneurs, employers, and civic leaders who define the region’s character. Through active involvement, sponsorship, and cross-sector collaboration, Hoge Fenton helps connect the Chamber’s members to the legal knowledge and trusted relationships they need to thrive.
Founded in San Jose in 1952, Hoge Fenton is a multi-service law firm with offices in Silicon Valley, the Peninsula, and the Tri-Valley. The firm serves businesses and private clients across California and, through its membership in Mackrell International a global network of independent firms in more than 60 countries anywhere in the world. Whether a client needs a corporate transaction negotiated, an employment dispute resolved, a real estate deal closed, or an estate plan crafted, Hoge Fenton provides coordinated, specialist-level counsel under one roof.
Guiding Principles
Hoge Fenton’s core value is straightforward: service to clients comes first. The firm’s goal is to be a genuine problem-solver, not simply a vendor of legal services. When a client brings a challenge, the firm’s attorneys identify the relevant legal options, develop strategy together with the client, and deliver honest, independent advice. When immediate action is required, they move. When negotiation is the smarter path, they pursue it with discipline and purpose.
Clients benefit from genuine depth across practice areas. The firm’s IP attorneys are IP lawyers, not corporate generalists. Employment attorneys practice exclusively employment law. Family law attorneys are California State Bar Certified Specialists. That specialization, paired with a collaborative culture, means clients get prompt, practical answers and attorneys who can simply walk down the hall to consult a colleague when a matter crosses disciplines.
Rooted in Silicon Valley, Committed to Community
For over 70 years, Hoge Fenton has been woven into the fabric of San Jose and the broader Bay Area. The firm’s attorneys serve on community boards, contribute pro bono legal services, and have played a meaningful role in shaping the region’s legal landscape. Thirteen former members of the firm have gone on to serve on state, federal, and appellate benches including the Santa Clara County Superior Court, the California Court of Appeal, and the U.S. District Court.
The firm is also recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Nearly half of the firm’s owners are minorities, 40 percent are women, and 13 percent self-identify as LGBT. Attorneys are fluent in multiple languages, including Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu reflecting the communities Hoge Fenton is proud to serve.
Hoge Fenton doesn’t just work here. The firm is invested here: in the clients who build businesses, the families who put down roots, and the civic institutions that make Silicon Valley a place worth calling home.
Providing leadership, financial support and pro bono services to charitable and community organizations throughout the Bay Area
Providing leadership, financial support and pro bono services to charitable and community organizations throughout the Bay Area
