Joel Hugo Siegal

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Joel Hugo Siegal

4.3
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Car Accidents ... +2 more

The Historic Central Building, 436 14th St Suite 1106, Oakland, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joel

Biography

We Litigate for Justice. Experience and resources you can rely on.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

40%
Car Accident 20%

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

20%
Brain Injury 10%

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joel H. Siegal

The Historic Central Building, 436 14th St Suite 1106, Oakland, CA, 94612

siegalrichardsonlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Joel Hugo Siegal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 3, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent and Responsive Breadth and Depth of Wrongful Death

Mr. Siegal was extremely responsive as it pertained to my lack of knowledge in pursuing a wrongful death/malpractice injustice. He has an immense breadth and depth of the law, and was extremely gracious in sharing his knowledge with the utmost professionalism and candor. He is a strong role model ...with compassion and tenacity; but moreover takes the time to thoroughly review the in's and out's with 100% due diligence. It is a rarity for me to provide feedback/input; however, as I am sure that there are a lot of individuals in very similar situations as mine, I wanted to share my experience(s). Mr. Siegal is a highly knowledgeable attorney and should be one of the first attorney's that any potential client should contact/engage, as his in depth experience and knowledge sets the bar for what one should expect.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tenacious and compassionate

Joel handled a case for my mom and sister who were in a motor vehicle accident. He quickly got in touch with the defendants' insurance carriers, obtained relevant records and efficiently recovered sizeable settlements. He negotiated liens that otherwise would have eaten up a portion of their settleme...nt. Joel kept in touch with my sister and mom throughout the whole process, addressed their concerns and patiently explained each step to them. Joel and his team are tenacious and compassionate. I would recommend them to anyone facing legal issues.

Posted by Bart | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney with extraordinary insight who defies all obstacles

The Samuel Lawrence Foundation has been involved with groundbreaking challenges. Attorney Siegal is our general counsel and his thorough advice continues to prevent many potential pitfalls. His guidance and strategic direction remains invaluable and we are grateful to heed both. Since 2013 his rec...ommendations with regards to our advocacy have proven instrumental for successful outcomes. Case in point involved the San Onofre nuclear power plant and So Cal Edison.

Posted by Peter | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Champion, Bull Dog, Decent, & on the Level

I have read the poor review below and could not disagree more. I hired Joel when my mother was hit by a car. He could have taken advantage of us in any number of ways. Instead, he advised us to settle out of court through mediation when it became clear that mediation would result in far lower expense...s and a higher settlement. We did, indeed, receive a very generous settlement that will help my mother deal with the long term effects of the accident. Joel was always honest with us and gave us the best advice he could. In cross examination, he took his time talking with the woman who hit my mother until, after a few hours, he was able to get her to admit that a cell phone was her hand. That was, of course, a game changer. He picked an outstanding mediator - someone that the opposing attorney would respect due to his long experience in the insurance industry - and as a result, negotiations were quick and resulted in a number both sides could agree upon. Furthermore, he fought to reduce medical expenses, negotiating with several insurance companies and the consultants they hired to recover those expenses. Our family is grateful to Joel for the work he has done. And if you still aren't sure he is the right man for the job, check out his website and look at the "in the news" and bio sections. This is not a man that needs to be dishonest in order to make a living; quite the opposite - he champions those who need his services the most.

Posted by tom | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

show me the money

Joel is a brilliant lawyer and finds unorthodox ways to represent his clients. His discovery is endless and leaves no stone unturned till he finds the winning approach. He is diligent, honest, hard working and informative. Joel represented me in a motorcycle accident and I also recommended Joel to ...several friends involved in motorcycle or car accidents. In each case Joel was successful getting sizable settlements. In addition to being a great lawyer he truly cares for his clients. I highly recommend Joel.

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Joel Hugo Siegal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Denis Kenny

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is an exceptional attorney who demonstrates tireless dedication to every client he represents. Joel practices with commons sense and solid judgment. I have and will continue to recommend his services without hesitation."

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Denis Kenny

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

top 1%, Distinguished Justice Advocates

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2016

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2012

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Attorney, law offices of Joel H. siegal

1991 - 1993

Professor, Golden Gate University School Of Business

1983 - 1986

Professor, San Francisco Law School

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Louis D. Brandeis Law Society

Advisory Board

2011 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cojuangco v. Trucking

$5,000,000.00

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Education

1981

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Trade Union Certificate

1977

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Title Six Litigation

Felber v. U.C. Regents

Publications

1997

University of Detroit Law Review Power in the eighties, an analysis of the management of Union Pension Funds for the attainment of Union and other Public Interest Goals

Languages

English

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