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About the Palo Alto office
Squire Patton Boggs is a global law firm. Its Palo Alto office opened in 1984 and, in the firm's words, serves Silicon Valley's innovative, fast-paced and technology-driven business community. The office is at 1841 Page Mill Road, Suite 150. Older map listings show 1801 Page Mill Road, so use the address on the firm's site. The phone number is 650-856-6500.
The office works closely with the firm's offices elsewhere. Its page names San Francisco, Tokyo, Shanghai and London among them. Many of the lawyers in Palo Alto are admitted in more than one jurisdiction, speak more than one language or have worked overseas, according to the firm. The office also notes that Santa Clara County has certified it as a Green Business.
This page describes the office and its stated focus. It is not legal advice. It does not describe or evaluate any case or client result.
The wider firm
Squire Patton Boggs says it has provided legal services for more than a century and calls itself one of the world's largest law firms. Its website lists more than 40 offices across four continents and about 1,500 practising lawyers. Firm wide, its main practice groups are corporate and growth strategies; finance and capital management; intellectual property; litigation and dispute resolution; global policy and trade strategies; regulation, risk and compliance; and workforce and employment solutions. Industry teams include automotive, chemicals, energy and natural resources, health care, life sciences and aerospace and defense.
The Palo Alto office page says its lawyers work with colleagues in other offices on cross-border deals and disputes. That is useful for local companies with customers, investors or subsidiaries overseas.
Practice focus
The office page describes three main areas of work.
Corporate
The corporate group focuses on private equity, financial services, technology, life sciences and emerging companies. Its work includes fund formation, corporate finance, initial public offerings, joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions, along with related cross-border transactions. For venture funds and private equity groups, that includes forming the funds themselves.
Intellectual property
The intellectual property group helps clients protect their technology and defends them against infringement claims in the United States and abroad. It covers patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights, plus commercial disputes in which technology is at the center.
Employment
The office also handles employment law needs for its clients.
Who the office works with
The firm lists the office's clients as technology and life science companies, venture funds, private equity groups and investment banks. It also works with businesses based elsewhere that operate in Silicon Valley. The office says it has significant experience with Japan-based companies and their US subsidiaries.
That client list makes this a firm for companies and investors rather than for individuals with personal legal matters. Anyone who needs help with a will, a divorce or a tenant issue should look for a local practice that lists those areas. Founders and company leaders can find background on the local investment world in our venture capital guide and our page on corporate venture capital.
Getting in touch
Call the office at 650-856-6500 or contact a lawyer through the firm's website. The fax number is 650-843-8777. Office hours are not posted, so arrange any meeting in advance rather than dropping in. Japan-based companies setting up or running a US subsidiary can mention that on first contact, since the office highlights its experience with them. The office page lists Francesca Crisera Ruiz, a partner based in San Francisco, as a contact. The firm posts global news and insights on its website. Recent items include the appointment of Abby Brown as Americas chair of the firm's global corporate practice in September 2026 and the launch of an HR Radar app in October 2026. You can confirm any California attorney's license status through the State Bar of California's public attorney search.
Visiting the office
The office is on Page Mill Road in Stanford Research Park, the office and lab district our guide covers in detail. It is well away from the Caltrain stations, so most visitors drive or take a rideshare. Our getting around Palo Alto page covers buses and bikes. Business travelers who need a hotel can browse our where to stay guide.
Location and getting there
Squire Patton Boggs is at 1841 Page Mill Road, Suite 150, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Research Park area of Palo Alto. Our Stanford Research Park guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.7 miles away. That is roughly a 41 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
What is nearby
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, practice, 0.7 mi
- Bol Park and its bike path, 0.8 mi
- Hanna House, 0.9 mi
- Weisshaar Park, 0.9 mi
Other professional services nearby: Frank, Rimerman + Company LLP (under 0.1 mi); J.P. Morgan Private Bank (0.7 mi); Cooley LLP (0.8 mi); Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (0.9 mi). Browse the full professional services list.
Before you go
- Most firms meet by appointment only. Call or email before visiting the office.
- Ask about fees, billing and what is included before you sign an engagement letter.
- Check professional licenses through the relevant California board, such as the State Bar or the Department of Real Estate.
About this listing
Checked October 29, 2026 against Palo Alto office page. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Squire Patton Boggs in Palo Alto?
Squire Patton Boggs is at 1841 Page Mill Road, Suite 150, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Research Park area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.7 miles away.
Where is Squire Patton Boggs in Palo Alto?
The firm lists its Palo Alto office at 1841 Page Mill Road, Suite 150, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The phone number is 650-856-6500.
When did Squire Patton Boggs open in Palo Alto?
The firm says its Palo Alto office was founded in 1984 to serve the Silicon Valley business community.
What does the Palo Alto office focus on?
The office page describes a corporate group focused on private equity, financial services, technology, life sciences and emerging companies, an intellectual property group and employment law work. It also notes experience with Japan-based companies and their US subsidiaries.