Dana J. Finberg

Trade Secrets Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

San Francisco, California

38+ years experience

O'Hagan Meyer

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

415-578-6900

https://ohaganmeyer.com/lawyer/dana-j-finberg/

1 Embarcadero Center, Suite 2100, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Bio

Mr. Finberg is the head of the Firm's Intellectual Property Litigation practice. He focuses his practice on intellectual property disputes and complex commercial litigation. He regularly serves as counsel in patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright litigation throughout the Eastern District of Virginia as well as in other federal courts around the United States. He also represents both branded and generic pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation matters in Virginia and other states. Mr. Finberg has significant first-chair jury and bench trial experience, as well as appellate experience before the Supreme Court of Virginia and several U.S. Courts of Appeals. Mr. Finberg is the head of the Firm's Intellectual Property Litigation practice. He focuses his practice on intellectual property disputes and complex commercial litigation. He regularly serves as counsel in patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright litigation throughout the Eastern District of Virginia as well as in other federal courts around the United States. He also represents both branded and generic pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation matters in Virginia and other states. Mr. Finberg has significant first-chair jury and bench trial experience, as well as appellate experience before the Supreme Court of Virginia and several U.S. Courts of Appeals. Mr. Finberg is the head of the Firm's Intellectual Property Litigation practice. He focuses his practice on intellectual property disputes and complex commercial litigation. He regularly serves as counsel in patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright litigation throughout the Eastern District of Virginia as well as in other federal courts around the United States. He also represents both branded and generic pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation matters in Virginia and other states.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Trade Secrets Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Trade Secrets Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Patent
Special Focus: Trade Secrets
Special Focus: Trademark

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

Randolph-Macon College, graduated 1987
University of Richmond, graduated 1992

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Reviews

Jason Allen

3 months ago

Expert guidance through a complex patent dispute

I engaged Dana Finberg at O'Hagan Meyer when our company faced a high-stakes patent infringement claim. With his 38 years of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in intellectual property litigation, he was the steady hand we needed. He immediately grasped the technical nuances of our software patent and formulated a robust defense strategy. His leadership of the firm's IP Litigation practice was evident in the seamless coordination of his team. The outcome was favorable and protected our core technology. My only minor critique is that during the most intense phases, communication from his direct office could occasionally lag a day, though his associates were always responsive. For anyone in San Francisco navigating IP or complex commercial litigation, Mr. Finberg's depth of knowledge is invaluable.