James Anthony Dal Bon

James Anthony Dal Bon

4.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 33 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination ... +2 more

1625 The Alameda, Ste 207, San Jose, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour

Contingency

35%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Wisdom Law Group APC

1625 The Alameda, Ste 207, San Jose, CA, 95126

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James Anthony Dal Bon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible represntation

James represented in my case against an employer and did a terrible job in the final settlement. He did not inform me of the numbers, tried to talk me out of the case without looking at the details, is never available and overall did not do a good job at well. I am disappointed in him.

Posted by Adela | August 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wrongful Termination

Mr. Dal Bon stood up and helped me when many other lawyers were not willing to work with me. However, his hard work and belief in my case made all of the difference. My case was resolved thanks to him, and I would recommend him to my loved ones any day. Important note: this was the only lawsuit I... have been a part of, so I didn’t realize how slow some processes could be. Nevertheless, Mr. Dal Bon was attentive and updated me along the way.

Posted by Susan | May 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in employment law

My employer got rid of me due to age discrimination and nothing to do with my job performance. I was at this job for a really long time. They just wanted to replace me with younger people and that mean a lower salary. Mr. Dalbon helped me to get a very good severance package that my former employer ...didn't offer me. I am really glad I used someone like Mr Dalbon who has extensive knowledge of employment law.

Posted by Cesar | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Retaliation, Discrimination & Wrongful Termination case

I reached out to James in regard to a wrongful termination claim I had against a former employer. He carefully explained the process, helped me gather meaningful evidence and guided me to a favorable settlement. I could always reach out to him via phone, email, and text, and he always responded in a ...timely and professional manner. If you are looking for someone who will give it to you straight, be treated with respect, and represented professionally, then you will be in good hands with James!

Posted by Lisa Ann | September 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very satisfied with what Mr. Dal Bon done for me.

I have interviewed many lawyers to help me. Most will only spend less than 10 to 15 minutes speaking to me on the phone. Any more time I will have to pay them. I left him a message stating how urgent it was for him to call me back and it was a Saturday. He called me back very soon on the same da...y. Most lawyers wouldn't do that for sure. It's their day off, but James called me and spoke to me on the phone for 2.5 hrs. I would recommend anyone with employer disputes to contact James for a free consultation. I hired him and he worked very hard on my case. Thank you James for taking on my case.

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James Anthony Dal Bon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Nuddleman

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had Jim as an opposing counsel on several wage and hour cases. He is a fair and zealous advocate for his clients and is knowledgeable about the law. I've referred a number of potential clients to Jim and have received positive feedback regarding his abilities. The fact that he speaks Spanish is a definite asset to his practice."

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Steven Cohn

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I represented several employers in cases brought by Mr. Dal Bon, and have found him to be a zealous and knowledgeable advocate for his clients. I can recommend James for his ablilty, vigilence and demeanor, as well as his ability to cut through to the core of a case to speed recovery for his clients. He also is well respected in the legal community and I am proud to view James as a professional colleague."

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Timothy O'Laughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is well known in the legal community as an effective advocate for his clients."

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Bo Katzakian

Workers compensation lawyer

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Timothy O'Laughlin

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Certificate of Appreciation, Western Service Worker's Association

1996

Pro Bono, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

1995

Hammer of Justice, Aids Legal Referral Panel

Work Experience

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Law Office of James Dal Bon

2009 - 2011

Partner, Dal Bon & Margain

Associations

2012 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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