Recommended banks for LLC in San Jose area?

[Ronald Hayden]

We're in the process of getting our business set up -- we've got the LLC registered and have our EIN, so now it's time to create a bank account. A couple of questions:

Our lawyer recommended we go with a local bank rather than one of the big guys. I think I've heard this on the podcast as well, on the idea that small local banks are more cooperative than big banks. Does this match people's experience?

I asked my credit union about setting up a business account but they only handle personal. They recommended Comerica. Any experience with Comerica, and/or recommendations for other banks?

Thanks for any help you can provide!