An injury on the job is bad enough. We keep the insurance co. from making it even worse for you.
Making a difference in the lives of people who need help has always been what I have sought to do, both as a lawyer and in the community. Being able to calm the fears of clients who are feeling especially vulnerable after a serious work injury, and offer them solutions and hope, is something that I take pride in being able to do. I take the time to listen to my clients and make sure I understand their situations. I do my best to explain the strange and complicated world of California workers' compensation law in ways that they can understand.
I feel truly blessed to be able to do the kind of work I love and can get real satisfaction from doing. I feel an obligation to give back to the community, and have therefore given my time to serve as an officer and president of a parent teacher organization, coach youth soccer, and sit as a workers' compensation judge pro tem. I also spend quite a bit of time answering questions from injured workers here on AVVO, and offering advice to colleagues on professional websites.
I have always believed that lawyers should not take cases unless they honestly believe that they can make a positive difference in the outcome of the case for the client. There is no reason for someone to pay an attorney a fee if they would end up with the same result without having a lawyer. If you come see me for a free consultation, and I do not think I can make things better for you, I will always tell you so.
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39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Ste. 316
Fremont, CA, 94538
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1976 | 06/10/2022 |
Legal answers | 421 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law | State Bar of California | 2013 |
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law | State Bar of California | 2008 |
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law | State Bar of California | 2003 |
American Jurisprudence Award | Bancroft-Whitney Law Publishers | 1975 |
American Jurisprudence Award | Bancroft-Whitney Law Publishers | 1974 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Workers Compensation Judge, Pro Tem | Workers' Compensation Appeals Board | 2004 - Present |
Attorney | Law Offices of Gerald F. Batchelder, PC | 1988 - Present |
Attorney | Law Offices of Alan Gorelick & Associates | 1979 - 1988 |
Attorney | Baker, DeOme, Talarides, Nelsen & Batchelder, Associates | 1977 - 1979 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Attorneys for Injured Workers of California | 2010 - Present | |
Workers' Comp section, California State Bar | 2002 - Present | |
United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 1988 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit | Member | 1979 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association | 1977 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter | 1977 - Present | |
United States District Court for the Northern District of California | Member | 1976 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association | Education Committee Member | 2006 - 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Santa Clara University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
California St Univ Hayward | undergraduate | 1973 |
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Channika Desilva, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Batchelder is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Jan 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David McAuliff, Workers compensation Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Batchelder is a well respected lawyer in the community and an expert on workers compensation.
Bobby Bollinger, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. I have been reading his answers on AVVO for several months now and I am impressed by his level of knowledge and his common sense solutions to legal problems. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him.
Marc Thompson, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Gerald. He is a well respected lawyer in the community and an expert on workers compensation.
Nina Senn, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked on a number of matters with Jerry over the last several years and found him to be a consummate professional who provides excellent advice and counsel that is both first rate and practical. I highly recommend this lawyer.
Steven Alves, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Along with many others in the industry, I consider Mr. Batchelder to be one of the elites.
Gary Ilmanen, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.... Mr. Batchelder gives out thoughtful and inciteful answers to questions posed!
Lee Thompson, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Other
While I don't know Mr. Batchelder personally, I have had the chance to review his answers on this site. Not the standard answer so many attorneys give telling the person to see an attorney, instead he give answers having insight that are of real value to people asking for legal help. It takes time and effort to do this here, but he does. If you need a Workers Compensation attorney, I can easily recommend him as an attorney to see.
John Kitta, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Peer Endorsement Gerald Batchelder is not only a workers’ compensation lawyer in Fremont, California but he is in the highest tier of professionals in this area of law. There are quite a number of workers’ compensation lawyers in Northern California but few approach the level of Mr. Batchelder. I don’t exactly remember how long he has been practicing here but I’ve been practicing for over thirty years and I don’t remember him not being here. Over the years I have been involved with him in quite a number of cases and personally referred cases with my clients have great satisfaction in regard to his work efforts. Based on his past excellent performances I would never hesitate and refer a new client to him from anyone who has a workers’ comp claim in Northern California. If you have a workers’ comp claim do not hesitate to immediately contact Gerald Batchelder.
Lynn Sherrell, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Batchelder is an excellent lawyer, trusted by his clients, who obtains good results.
John Connell, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have been following Mr Batchelders advice, given to Workers Compensation claimants both in his state, and across the country. His advice is always well reasoned, accurate, and helpful. I strongly endorse him and would encourage those in his community to seek him out.
Daniel Epperly, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Gerald Batchelder consistently provides quality legal advice. He is a very knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Marjory Harris, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Batchelder practices to the highest standards and is ethical and effective in all he does for clients and other lawyers. He has earned his colleagues' and the judges' respect. His Avvo posts are on-point and practical, as well.
Brett Borah, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Batchelder is one of the five star lawyers in our field of law. I've had the opportunity to observe him in court and know why he's respected by the opposition. You simply won't get any better representation in the East Bay than Mr. Batchelder.
Eleanore Adams, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr Batchelder is one of the top Workers' Compensation Applicant attorneys in the Bay Area. He is a pleasure to work with, and will make sure that your case is litigated with care and attention to detail.
Michael Grimes, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege of working for Jerry several years ago on a contract basis. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable about worker's compensation law and other areas of law, pleasant to deal with and highly competent. The last time I saw him, he was at the Oakland board performing the duties of a pro tem judge. He is highly respected.
Tatiana Kadetskaya, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community.