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Jerald P. Grainger
Law Offices of Jerald Grainger
1512 Black Mountain Rd.
Hillsborough, CA 94010-7104
Phone: (415) 860-4318 | Fax: (650) 348-1490
http://www.gravigil.com
REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS IN WORKERS' COMP. PENALTY CLAIMS
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
Representing employers in California workers' compensation penalty claims, specifically Labor Code Section 132a (discrimination against injured workers) and Serious and Willful Misconduct claims.
We will also represent selected employers who find themselves unlawfully uninsured for California workers' compensation.
I am able to use a private aircraft for appearances throughout Northern and Central California, as I hold a private pilot's license with instrument rating.
Sub-Categories
Employers
- Disability Discrimination
- Workers' Compensation
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1977
Bar Number: 76590
Specialty Certifications
Certified Specialist, California Workers' Compensation Law
Other Court Admissions
All California State and Federal Courts, plus United States Supreme Court
Association Memberships
California State Bar, American Bar Association, United States Supreme Court Bar
Continuing Education
I regularly attend and participate in numerous educational programs and seminars each year, well in excess of required number of hours.
Papers and Publications
USF Law Review article on California Workers' Compensation. Also numerous articles for various trade publications, as well as speaker, lecturer and teacher in various programs, classes and seminars on workers' compensation topics and issues.
Example Cases
I successfully defended major airline from serious and willful misconduct claim.
I successfully defended large hospital from Labor Code Section 132a (wrongful discrimination against injured worker) claim. Have litigated or settled many such claims over a period of 28 years.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
California State University, San Francisco
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1974
Honors:
Academic honors
Focus and Accomplishments:
Degree in Humanities
Degree:
Associate in Arts (AA)
School:
College of San Mateo
City:
San Mateo
State:
CA
Year:
1968
Focus and Accomplishments:
Studied Business Law and Real Estate
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of San Francisco School of Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1977
Focus and Accomplishments:
Associate Editor, Law Review, Assistant Governor, ABA-Law Student Division; active as officer in several law groups; Founding Member, USF Law Assembly.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
After 28 years of defending employers and insurers in California workers' compensation claims generally, we have narrowed our focus to the defense of special penalty claims arising out of workers' compensation, specifically Labor Code Section 132a (wrongful discrimination against injured workers) and Serious and Willful Misconduct (Labor Code Section 4553) claims.
We also represent some uninsured employers in California workers' compensation matters.
We have long been able to make appearances effectively throughout Northern and Central California by operating our own private aircraft.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been self-employed or in a law partnership for 23 years, specializing in the defense of California workers' compensation cases. I was previously employed by specialty carrier and private law firms in the same area of law. I also worked as a student law clerk at the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Activities and Awards
President and Director, Flying Veterans of San Francisco, Inc.
Officer and Director, San Carlos Airport Pilots Association, Inc.
Officer and Director, Rotary Club of San Mateo Sunrise.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more knowledgeable the client is, the more readily we can assist them. A significant part of our job is to assist the client in learning as much as possible about their rights and liabilities.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We are willing to do so, within the bounds of ethical considerations.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We are willing to do so within the bounds of ethical considerations.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have a passion for advocacy and justice, and I enjoy using my skills to assist others.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
28 years of legal practice, mostly in the area of California workers' compensation law has given me a very strong basis for understanding the needs of clients in this area of law.
Prior to going to law school, I worked my way through college, serving as a shop steward and officer in the Machinists Union, so I can see more than one side of the story.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
From my first year of law school, I found this area of workers' compensation to be unique and fascinating. I soon developed a real expertise, including writing a USF Law Review article, which was nationally re-published, and which helped to set me on this path of specialization.
What do you like best about your career?
The ever-changing kaleidoscope of people and events and circumstances, and the opportunity to participate in fresh challenges all of the time is what I like best about my career.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am extremely fortunate to have very intelligent and skilled people assisting me. This is what enables us to operate efficiently with a small staff.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength and expertise is the ability to focus on a case and solve problems, reaching appropriate resolutions. I am not one to accept the status quo without looking at every possible avenue to benefit my client, within the bounds of ethical advocacy. At the same time, I enjoy, and value highly, my long-standing reputation for professional integrity and straight-shooting.
I am practical, pragmatic, with no nonsense or unnecessary bluster. I like to work with other skilled professionals to cut to the chase. I value my good reputation in the legal community for professional integrity and reasonableness.
Personal Interests:
Flying, especially using my aircraft on legal business; motorcycling, including cross-country and international trips; travel, especially with family; reading, mainly contemporary non-fiction, and regular exercise. I am a native San Franciscan.
Office Manager/Assistant
Wendy Grainger
Fax
(650) 348-1490
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
We have staff fluent in Russian & with some skills in Spanish. Spanish interpreters available
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We typically represent clients on an hourly fee basis.
Hourly Rates
$350 per hour generally.
Free Initial Consultation?
We charge for a legal consultation and analysis, with the fee based upon complexity and time. We are available for telephone consultations.
Typical Retainer
The retainer we charge depends upon the case and the circumstances. We would typically ask for payment of at least the first ten hours of work, with further arrangements for payment thereafter.
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