Frost LC A Law Corporation
Litigating for founders, funds, and the
companies they build.
A San Francisco boutique handling founders’ disputes, employee equity and insider trading, trade-secret and employee‑mobility matters, and other high-stakes commercial litigation.
What we handle
Disputes when a client’s future is on the line.
Frost LC represents startups, venture funds, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs in the disputes that matter most to them.
Founders’ & Investor Disputes
Equity, control, and separation fights between co‑founders, executives, investors, and the companies they build—often resolved efficiently, but litigated aggressively when circumstances and strategy demands it.
Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility
Protecting confidential business information during team moves and lift-outs, advising individuals transitioning to new opportunities, and litigating misappropriation claims on both the plaintiff and defense side.
Private Company Insider Trading & Equity Disputes
Insider-trading and equity disputes unique to venture-backed companies—an area where sophisticated, technology-fluent counsel matters.
Complex Commercial Litigation
Breach of contract, fraud, and other business claims in courts and arbitral bodies nationwide, for clients ranging from early-stage startups to publicly traded technology companies.
Subpoena & Nonparty Representation
Representing nonparties subpoenaed in civil and criminal matters—protecting confidential business information and user privacy for technology companies.
Fractional In-House Counsel
Litigation management and strategic legal counsel for early-stage companies that need senior judgment without a full-time hire.
John F. Frost – Founding Attorney
A litigator built for high-stakes, technology-driven disputes.
Before founding Frost LC, John spent eight years at Lewis & Llewellyn LLP and served as a Judicial Fellow in the Northern District of California, a Deputy Attorney General at the California DOJ, and a post-bar fellow in the California Superior Court. He represents plaintiffs and defendants. He aims to deliver pragmatic, efficient resolutions—but he litigates aggressively when it serves his client’s interests.
Super Lawyers “Rising Star” recognition is awarded to approximately 2.5% of attorneys; selection criteria are published by Super Lawyers. Prior results depend on the specific facts of each matter and do not guarantee a similar outcome. For more information, please review Frost LC’s Terms, Conditions & Disclaimers.
How can we help?
Contact Frost LC for a consultation that’s confidential and without obligation.
Office
44 Montgomery St, Ste 300, San Francisco, CA 94104