Jacob William Sider

Jacob William Sider

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 20 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination

447 61st St, Oakland, CA

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$0 first 10 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Law Offices of Jacob Sider

447 61st St, Oakland, CA, 94609

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Jacob William Sider's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Scott | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Great experience!

I can't rave enough about my experience with Jacob! I had an interesting exempt/non-exempt case and he was up for the challenge. He took the time to explain the case perspectives and details to make sure that we were always continuing in a direction that would end up with the best outcome. I've nev...er had to work with a lawyer against an employer and he was very understanding and patient with me. Communication was always clear and all his responses to my questions were prompt so I wasn't left guessing what next steps were. We ended up winning the case

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2017 | Employment & Labor

Best Initial Consultation Ever!

Jacob is a thoughtful lawyer; one that is not afraid to give you proper and fully detailed initial legal consultation. I contacted many lawyers seeking consultation. I can't tell you enough how so many of them provided nothing but air or were simply afraid to give away their services for free. Jac...ob was honest, straight-up, and very thorough in his explanations and legal services. He took the time to answer all my questions and concerns and help me understand my legal options, what's required, and the probability of outcome. If you are in need of a labor lawyer for consultation or hire, Jacob is the one! I have no doubt after my consultation that he would have represented me better than anyone could have. I strongly recommend Jacob.

Posted by M. Whitney | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Client

Jacob was an absolutely amazing attorney. He provided great advice even when it wasn't in his best interest, financially. One thing that I truly appreciated was his work ethic and excellent communication skills. He never just "disappeared." Jacob completed and mailed out my letter of demand within th...e same week that he accepted my case... returned my phone calls and e-mails, expediently... followed through with any counter offers, immediately... and was, over-all, well versed in his field. I also appreciated his willingness to answer all my questions and assist me with my EDD Appeal (which I won with his guidance). It is never "fun" to be in litigation with a former employee but he made the entire process as painless as possible. He is very honest and gave me the feeling that he really loves his profession. If you are searching for an employment attorney, I would DEFINITELY recommended that your hire Jacob Sider... :)

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2016 | Employment & Labor

Short and Sweet! Helpful and Honest Lawyer!

I called Jacob about a claim against an old employer who still owes me money, although he was not interested in taking my case he was very generous to spend over 15 minutes with me on the phone, not only giving legal advice but also letting me know what to watch out for with other attorneys etc. I fe...lt he was honest and fair and gave me the ups and downs of all my options. I did not have extensive experience with him, but from the short time I did talk to him, I would recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2014 | Employment & Labor

A Breath of Fresh Air

I usually don't do reviews or surveys, but my experience with Jacob was totally worth it. I was referred to Jacob by an attorney that I found on a random website regarding employment issues. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical because I didn't get a chance to meet him in person. After our firs...t conversation, my worries were gone and I felt very comfortable. I can say that he takes his clients very serious and works tirelessly to get the job done. He is very honest and trustworthy, even when new developments may not benefit him which I greatly appreciated. He never made me feel like I was obligated to stick with him when the other party was not as responsive as I would've liked, but he kept me informed of every detail along the way so I knew that he was actually working to get the matter settled. Whenever I needed to contact him, he would call back the same day if he wasn't immediately available to answer the phone. This was very refreshing because I've had experiences with other lawyers in the past where I wouldn't hear from them in weeks. All in all, I loved my experience with Jacob and was pleased with the results. Thank you!

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Jacob William Sider's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Newman

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer! He has a very direct communication style and is trustworthy and very knowledgable."

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Felipe Parker

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob is a straight shooter and a hard worker. I endorse this attorney."

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Nicholas de Blouw

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jacob Sider is a strategic employment law attorney. Our firm has worked extensively with Mr. Sider on a variety of matters involving California Labor Code violations. Jacob will consider not only legal tactics, but business realities in providing labor and employment advice and litigation options. Mr. Sider has become a fellow soldier in the battle for employees' rights."

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Melissa Newman

Employment and labor lawyer

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Nicholas de Blouw

Class action lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Sole Practicioner, Law Office of Jacob Sider

2003 - 2003

Intern, San Francisco Public Defender

Associations

2014 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Member

Education

2004

U of San Francisco SOL

law

2000

Univ of California Santa Cruz

undergraduate

Languages

English

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