James Anthony Dal Bon

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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

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About James

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 25%

31 years | 200 cases

25%
Discrimination 20%

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

20%
Wrongful Termination 20%

20%
Family 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour

Contingency

35%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019 2018 2014
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

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

sanjoseemploymentlaw.com/

Online Presence

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James Anthony Dal Bon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Cesar | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

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 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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.

Posted by Suman | June 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Genuine advise with a personal touch

I was in a tough spot at work (Tech company in the Bay Area) and was quite desperate for some legal advice. Of the many lawyers I found on Yelp, James made immediate contact and gave me a patient hearing about my concerns and provided me with genuine advise. All of other lawyers I reached out to firs...t wanted me to fill out a detailed in-take document with all of my personal details, the most important being my salary. James was the only one who was genuinely interested in knowing about my problem. The setup was very professional with online docu-sign, getting a contract in place was very easy. Throughout the process I felt I could trust James to give me the advice and course of action that was best suited for me personally. The issue at my workplace was resolved in my favor and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I sincerely thank James for all the help and I hope my review will light the way for others looking for help with their troubles.

Posted by Michelle | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly recommend

I was in search of a lawyer who worked in employment law and James contacted me right away. He made me feel heard and gave me some really sound advice on how to handle the issues I was facing. Taking the steps and language he suggested showed I was serious to my employer. The worst thing that happene...d to me through this whole ordeal was that I felt alone and lost hope. James was there for me and his expertise and knowledge gave me the courage to move forward. I spoke with many other lawyers but none came close to James, I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Recovering back wages from a hi-tech private company

Mr. Dal Bon developed a very sound strategy, from a direct negotiation with the company in order to recover back wages that they owed, all the way to the presenting the claim to the Labor Commissioner, and eventually, to go to the court (as a potential culmination of the entire process). He carefull...y reviewed all factual information and calculated the claim amount that included not only unpaid wages but also overtime wages and waiting time penalties for failure to receive final wages timely upon separation of employment. Thanks to the developed strategy and presenting the entire case to the Labor Commissioner, the hi-tech private company in question approached Mr. Dal Bon and proposed an acceptable settlement. The timeline of the entire process was shorter that originally outlined by Mr. Dal Bon. A big contribution to shortening the timeline was exemplary responsiveness of the Mr. Dal Bon's Law Offices when handling the matter in different stages of the entire process. I recommend Mr. James Anthony Dal Bon to all who bring Employment and Labor-related claims supported by reasonable factual data related to these claims.

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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

Top Contributor

James earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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