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Shepard Alan Jacobson
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Experienced Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Lawyer Dedicated to Representing Injured Workers
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Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Workers Compensation
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33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
12%-18%
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
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Location
The Jacobson Law Firm, The Work Injury Lawyers
10401 Venice Boulevard, Suite 204, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
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Shepard Alan Jacobson's Reviews
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Posted by Pseudonym | August 08, 2018 | Personal Injury
Do Not Hire or Trust this Lawyer
To this day I'm still digging myself from the mess he buried me into. I trusted him. He's a sweet talker but that's it. Very inconsiderate and self seeking. I was amazed by his lack of empathy and how he used my injury to make more money for himself leaving me hoping one day after the other that we w...
Posted by William | January 16, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Saved me thousands!! I did not have to pay an employee for a made up claim!!!
Great lawyer. Saved me thousands!! I did not have to pay an employee for a made up claim!!! Thank you.
Shepard Alan Jacobson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Shepard Jacobson is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer's fine work and expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a a very caring and hard-working attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. A professional and a gentleman."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Shep is an ethical and knowledgeable attorney who excels in Workmen's Comp. When I have a question, he is my go-to person in this field. You can trust his opinion!"
"I strongly endorse Shepard Jacobson. Workers comp is a legal area with a relatively small number of true stand-out professionals - Shep is one. Knowledgeable, experienced, and resolute. A fine practitioner, and true gentleman."
"Shep is a good man and a hard working all solid lawyer as well. I endorse him enthusiastically."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I recommend him to all my clients who have workers' compensation issues."
"I endorse this lawyer for sure. He is one of the best workers comp. lawyer in town. His work ethics and court tactics are phenomenal. He is just great."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shepard is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. When you have workers compensation issues, he has all of the answers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shepard is the source to go for workers compensation matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shepard is a professional, friendly, and experienced lawyer. He also handles Immigration matters competently."
"Shep is a very skilled attorney, hard working, honest, and a great guy. He is a true credit to the profession."
"Shep is an excellent attorney who provides aggressive yet professional legal representation for those most in need. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Shepard is not only a great guy but also very knowledgeable about workers compensation. He is my go to guy whenever I have a question about it."
"I highly endorse Shepard Jacobson. He is an honorable and passionate advocate for his clients who is also very personable and caring. Anyone who is unfortunate enough to have suffered a work-related injury is lucky to have Mr. Jacobson represent him or her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Shep is a dedicated and trustworthy lawyer. Injured workers are really protected by him!!"
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Experience
Honors
2019
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2018
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2018
America's Most Honored Professionals 2018, American Registry
2018
Certified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney at Law, The Jacobson Law Firm
2008 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Law, West Los Angeles College
2016 - 2018
Managing Attorney - CA Office, Donna Law Firm, PC
2012 - 2015
Senior Associate, Pearlman, Borska & Wax
2005 - 2007
Instructor, Univeristy of California, Los Angeles
2000 - 2011
Legal Consultant, Jacobson & Han LLP
1993 - 2012
Senior Associate, The Jacobson Law Group
1989 - 1993
Law Clerk, Law Office of Warren S. Jacobson
Associations
2018 - Present
State Bar of California Board of Legal SpecializationCertified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation
2010 - Present
Iranian American Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Culver Marina Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2017
California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney's AssociationMember
2000 - 2012
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Representing Injured Workers In All Aspects of Workers' Compensation
Education
1993
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Cornell Univ
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
California Lawyers Association
Workers’ Compensation & Immigration Law
2016
State Bar of California
Workers’ Compensation: AME & QME Traps
2016
Los Angeles Paralegal Association
California Workers’ Compensation Law
2016
California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney's Association
Workers’ Compensation: The AME/QME Process
2014
Iranian American Lawyers Association
Recent Developments in Workers’ Compensation Law
2012
Iranian American Lawyers Association
Know Your Rights: California Workers’ Compensation
2011
Employee Seminar
Injured Workers - How A Workers' Compensation Lawyer Can Help You
2011
Church Seminar
Immigration 101
2007
UCLA
Workers’ Compensation: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach
2006
UCLA
Workers’ Compensation: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach
2005
UCLA
Workers’ Compensation: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach
N/A
Workers Compensation Seminars
How To Help Injured Workers
Publications
2013
Employer Guides on Workers' Compensation
Employer Guides on Workers' Compensation
Languages
English
Spanish
Farsi
Persian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Can i claim for workers comp for pinched nerve?
27 Mar 2012
Q&A
Can my employer require me to "call in sick" for an injury I had at work? Can they tell me I am "refusing work?"
26 Mar 2012
Q&A
Application for adjudication of claim - what's the purpose of filing one for worker's comp?
14 Mar 2012