Mr. Cassanego has been providing comprehensive legal advice to owner-managed and publicly owned businesses during all phases of their development since 1979. As general counsel to his clients, he often serves as an integral member of the business' management team. Because of his strong commitment to developing quality attorney-client relationships, Mr. Cassanego devotes time to understand his clients' business operations and long-term plans, so he can better anticipate legal issues and offer timely advice and pragmatic problem-solving options. He has worked on transactions involving a range of industries including food, high technology, retail and wholesale businesses, real estate, auto dealers, and health care.

Special Expertise

• Mergers
• Acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Venture capital transactions
• Private placements of securities

Academic Credentials

• J.D., University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall)
• B.S., summa cum laude, Santa Clara University

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association, Business Law Section
• San Mateo County Bar Assoc., Business Law Section, Former Co-Chair
• State Bar of California - Business Law Section

Civic Affiliations

• Oakwood Retirement Community, Board Member
• Better Business Bureau of San Mateo County, Council Member
• Parca, Former President
• Santa Clara University Family Business Forum, Former Board Director
• St. Charles Parish Council, Former President
• St. Charles School Board, Former President

• Corporate & Business