Atty. John Mao

Atty. John Mao

John Mao is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, corporate, business law and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (650) 600-9980

Profile Summary

About John Mao at a glance

John Mao is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1996), New York (1997), and California (1998). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Cornell University (A.B., 1991). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Mao is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, corporate, business law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Mao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Mao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Mao

Where is John Mao's law office located?
John Mao's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Mao handle?
John Mao focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Mao practiced law?
John Mao has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Mao go to law school?
John Mao earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (A.B., 1991).
How can I contact John Mao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1996
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 1998

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