Gerald Herbert Scher

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Gerald Herbert Scher

also known as Gerald Scher

3.5
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Sunnyvale, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Social Security ... +4 more

465 South Mathilda Avenue Suite 210, Sunnyvale, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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About Gerald

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Animal Law 16%

16%
Personal Injury 16%

16%
Slip and Fall Accident 16%

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Social Security & Disability 16%

16%
Workers Compensation 16%

16%
Wrongful Death 16%

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

Scher & Bassett

465 South Mathilda Avenue Suite 210, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086

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Scher, Bassett & Hames

1700 The Alameda, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95126

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Gerald Herbert Scher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Posted by miles | October 18, 2014

Registered Nurse Injured At Work

After some thirty years of nursing it finally happened, I was helping a partially paralyzed patient to his wheelchair ; when he slipped I caught him and felt a pull in my back. Two days later I could barely walk. MRI revealed herniated disc. Coworkers advised me to get a lawyer. When i first Mr. Sch...er he listened to my story, He told me I did not need a lawyer, that my company would take care of me. When the hospital's insurance company denied my claim I returned to Mr. Scher, he immediately went to work for me, told me not to worry, he would take care of everything. To make a long story short, when the insurance co. wanted to give me a partial settlement Mr. Scher went to battle mode. He got me a full settlement with more money than I thought, and he got the insurance company to provide me medical care for any issues, or problems I may encounter in the future related to my work injury. When you are injured you NEED an experienced attorney. I would recommend Jerry Scher to anyone . He wiill get you results. Just remember this is a process, you have to be patient, and trust your attorney.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2012

Excellent Social Security Disability Lawyer

He was excellent and knew exactly what to say. Had everything laid out and knew exactly what to say at exactly the right time. I was amazed the judge issued a bench ruling in my favor - very unusual.

Posted by James | June 28, 2011

SUPER GOOD AND WORKED HARD FOR MY CASE

Jerry did more for me then I anticipated. Though I was willing to settle for a lesser amount on my workman's compensation case. He went out of his way and got me over 38% more. he would respond to my emails and phone calls on weekend and even when he was out of town on his vacation...Cant say enough... about his integrity and drive.

Posted by Betsy | June 18, 2011

Social Security Disability claim

After fighting the system for (4) years I finally acquired an attorney. I interviewed (3). Hired Mr. Scher because he was informed, helpful and willing to listen to me. In 4.5 months I was receiving benefits. I highly recommend this firm. He still, after (2) years is there for me.

Posted by KAS | January 22, 2011

No Finer Attorney Out There............

I was very pleased with the outcome of my case that Mr. Scher put together for me. When others balked taking on a particularly difficult case, he had no problem taking on this endeavor without hesitation. At times of despair and hopelessness he stood by my side when others would not. If it is a posit...ive result you are looking for and you realize that it takes time to resolve these types of matters, you could not have a better attorney working for you. Gerald Scher gets the job done !

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2011

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Partner, Scher Bassett & Hames

1900 - Present

Partner, Scher, Bassett & Hames

1989 - 2007

Attorney, Scher Bassett & Hames

Associations

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Member

1995 - 1997

Santa Clara County-Workers' Compensation Section

Chairman

Education

1988

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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