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Gerald Franklin Batchelder
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Biography
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 have been certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law by the State Bar of California from 2004 through 2023.
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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Fees and Rates
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Contingency
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Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
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Location
Law Offices of Gerald Franklin Batchelder
39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Ste. 316, Fremont, CA, 94538
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Gerald Franklin Batchelder's Reviews
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Posted by DeeAnn | August 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and highly recommended
After a life altering injury on the job in 2019; and surgery leaving me in worse condition; I felt so overwhelmed. I knew I could not take on such a large company by myself. I knew I needed professional help., which lead me to Greg Batchelder. After meeting with Mr. Batchelder and turning my case ...
Posted by Michelle | March 29, 2013
Excellent workers compensation attorney
Mr. Batchelder has always been there when I needed him. I would highly recommend his services and I have referred him to friends as well.
Gerald Franklin Batchelder's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Batchelder is a well respected lawyer in the community and an expert on workers compensation."
"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."
"I endorse Gerald. He is a well respected lawyer in the community and an expert on workers compensation."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Along with many others in the industry, I consider Mr. Batchelder to be one of the elites."
"I endorse this lawyer.... Mr. Batchelder gives out thoughtful and inciteful answers to questions posed!"
"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."
"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."
"Mr. Batchelder is an excellent lawyer, trusted by his clients, who obtains good results."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gerald Batchelder consistently provides quality legal advice. He is a very knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1975
American Jurisprudence Award, Bancroft-Whitney Law Publishers
1974
American Jurisprudence Award, Bancroft-Whitney Law Publishers
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Workers Compensation Judge, Pro Tem, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
1988 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Gerald F. Batchelder, PC
1979 - 1988
Attorney, Law Offices of Alan Gorelick & Associates
1977 - 1979
Attorney, Baker, DeOme, Talarides, Nelsen & Batchelder, Associates
Associations
2010 - Present
Attorneys for Injured Workers of California
2002 - Present
Workers' Comp section, California State Bar
1988 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1979 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the 9th CircuitMember
1977 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys Association
1977 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter
1976 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember
2006 - 2010
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationEducation Committee Member
Education
1976
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
California St Univ Hayward
undergraduate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Injured at work and workers comp company does not answer my questions
04 Sep 2018
Q&A
If I'm off duty firefighter taking a fire related training class and am injured am I cover under workers comp?
23 Jan 2018
Q&A
If my PI attorney asks to transfer my case to a different firm, do I have to pay Her a retainer?
05 Apr 2017