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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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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 26 - 30 of 31 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by kevin | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

best Employment lawyer around

Jacob Sider helped me with an overtime employment issue He was very knowledgeable and quick to get me a nice settlement I recommend you give Jacob a call if your in need of a lawyer that specializes in Employment matters.

Posted by April | December 10, 2013 | Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination

I hired Jacob to help with a possible wrongful termination. Even though it seemed like a long shot he helped me step by step answering my questions, filling out paperwork and keeping my up to date on what was going on. I appreciate his time and effort. I would recommend him.

Posted by Michael | November 27, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Severance agreement

Jacob did a great job reviewing my situation and documentation. He scoped out my options and position and helped be negotiate the issues that were critical for my future. He also identified several key issues in the agreement that may have saved me many thousands of dollars! I highly recommend Ja...cob as legal council. He is smart and straightforward- thinks long term and can speak to issues in "real" terms (so i can understand) not just legal jargon. He is also just great and easy to work with!

Posted by Becky | November 26, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Becky

I retained Jacob Sider for an independent contractor vs. employee issue relating to qualification for EDD benefit payments. Jacob made certain that I had a strong understanding of the relevant legal and factual issues. He made me feel more confident, but without sugar-coating anything. He has a ...very direct style of communicating, which I appreciate. Jacob responded very quickly whenever I tried to contact him. He kept me informed of every step made in the process and made me feel respected about my input and concerns. I was extremely satisfied with the results and I highly recommend his services.

Posted by ZJ | November 21, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Responsive, honest services

I had Jacob Sider represent me in an employment matter and severance review. He provided me with honest and reality-based advice as well as reviewing my options within the context of employment law. He was very responsive during the month plus negotiation process and was supportive of me as his cli...ent the entire step of the way. When complexities within the case arose he always would cover all of the options we had available and gave sensible, grounded and honest feedback. He's up-front and will say what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Which is definitely something to value in an attorney.

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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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