George Tran

George Tran is an experienced trial lawyer with a proven record of success in high-stakes litigation and government investigations. As a former prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice and Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, he has led scores of complex criminal investigations into fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, tax evasion, and public corruption. He has tried over 30 cases to verdict in federal and state courts across the country and brings substantial experience navigating courtroom proceedings.

George represents clients through all phases of government investigations, including inquiries, subpoenas, interviews, and audits. He advises clients named as witnesses, subjects, and targets by the government. To help his clients in these situations, George draws on his investigative experience to power effective prelitigation strategies. When litigation or trial is necessary, George leverages over 10 years of trial and prosecutorial experience to vigorously advocate for his clients.

In addition to his investigations work, George maintains a comprehensive commercial litigation portfolio, representing both defendants and plaintiffs in complex business disputes. His representation focuses on breach of contract, fraud, founder disputes, employment, and trade secret misappropriation claims. As part of his litigation practice, he advises startups and early-stage companies in assessing litigation risk and planning proactive legal strategies.

Before joining Delahunty & Nash LLP, George was an Assistant United States Attorney in Alaska and later a Deputy District Attorney for Santa Clara County in Silicon Valley. His government experience included managing large-scale investigations in white collar criminal matters, organized retail crimes, and consumer protection cases. George also practiced at an Am Law 100 firm handling commercial litigation and high stakes disputes.

George graduated from UCLA with a degree in Psychology, and received his J.D., with a concentration in criminal law, from UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings Law).

George remains active in legal mentorship, serving as a panelist and advisor to law students at UC Berkeley Law School through its Criminal Law & Justice Center’s Prosecutor in Residency Program. He takes part in numerous national and local bar associations.