When Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor, and Zafman first opened its doors in 1975, the partners had a vision for the growth and vitality of their firm. Since that time, BSTZ has grown steadily, and now has over 80 attorneys in six different offices - Los Angeles, Sunnyvale, and Costa Mesa, California; Beaverton, Oregon; Denver, Colorado; and Seattle, Washington.

Although the offices of BSTZ are geographically located across the western United States, there are unifying factors that bind them all together. A central focus is protecting the intellectual property rights of its clients. IP laws and practices are undergoing significant changes in today's business environment. As Internet start-ups and other innovative firms create new kinds of products and services, different and imaginative approaches are required to develop and protect patents and trademarks.

Another unifying factor is the commitment of the firm toward its employees; creating a work environment that is friendly and warm, providing excellent benefits and compensation, and many opportunities to socialize and develop interpersonal relationships.