John F. Frost

John F. Frost is a San Francisco business litigator and the founding attorney at Frost LC A Law Corporation, representing startups, venture funds, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs in courts and arbitral forums nationwide. He handles founder lawsuits and disputes, private-company insider trading, equity conflicts, trade secret claims, employee mobility matters, and complex commercial litigation. He also addresses breach of contract, fraud, and other business torts. His practice balances efficient dispute resolution with aggressive litigation when case strategy and client interests require it.

John earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. He earned his B.A. in History from UCLA. He served as a Judicial Fellow for Judge Joseph C. Spero, then Chief Magistrate Judge of the Northern District of California. He worked as Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice and as a post-bar Judicial Fellow in California Superior Court, County of Kern.

John represents both plaintiffs and defendants, reflecting a practice built around long-term client relationships and balanced litigation experience. He has secured multiple seven-figure outcomes for plaintiff clients and favorable resolutions for defense clients. He also represents nonparties facing civil and criminal subpoenas, particularly technology companies protecting confidential information and user data. His fractional in-house services include litigation management and strategic legal counsel for early-stage companies needing experienced senior outside support.

John F. Frost has been named a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers every year since 2021. Before establishing his practice, he spent eight years at a Bay Area litigation boutique, building experience in complex disputes. His background in private practice, government service, and judicial fellowships informs his practical approach to advocacy. He focuses on protecting client interests, preserving business relationships when possible, and pursuing forceful litigation when necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Frost LC A Law Corporation
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• University of California, Los Angeles
  BA in History

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