Atty. Alan Adelman
Alan Adelman is a lawyer practicing overtime wages, disabilities, pregnancy discrimination and 5 other areas of law. Alan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Disabilities & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 32+ Years Experience
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About Alan Adelman at a Glance
Alan Adelman is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Law Offices of Alan Adelman. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, wrongful death, employment, and ssd. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2005). Educated at University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A. Psychology, 1987) and Golden Gate University College of Law J.D. (—). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan Adelman
- Alan Adelman is a lawyer practicing overtime wages, disabilities, pregnancy discrimination and 5 other areas of law
- Alan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Alan practices at Law Offices of Alan Adelman in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Alan Adelman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Adelman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Wrongful Termination in San Francisco
Alan Adelman is one of 6,861 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in California →
Workplace Discrimination in San Francisco
Alan Adelman is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in San Francisco
Alan Adelman is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Employment Law in San Francisco
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Alan Adelman is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Social Security Disability in San Francisco
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Alan Adelman is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Alan Adelman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan Adelman's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, wrongful death, employment, and ssd.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan Adelman brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Alan Adelman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and wrongful death, Alan Adelman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Alan Adelman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alan Adelman Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Alan Adelman has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Alan Adelman directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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