Atty. Gerald Scher
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, the youngest of six boys, Jerry was destined to join his father, Meyer Scher, in the law firm begun in Sunnyvale in 1956. He received his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 1985 and continued to Santa Clara University where he received his JD in 1988.
Animal Bites & More Attorney · Serving San Jose, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Gerald Scher at a Glance
Gerald Scher is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Scher, Bassett & Hames. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association California Applicant Attorneys Association Consumers Attorneys of California, Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association Santa Clara County Bar Association. Serves clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gerald Scher
- Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, the youngest of six boys, Jerry was destined to join his father, Meyer Scher, in the law firm begun in Sunnyvale in 1956
- He received his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 1985 and continued to Santa Clara University where he received his JD in 1988
- He worked at his father’s firm throughout law school, passed the bar and immediately began handling personal injury, workers compensation cases and social security disability claims
- He had found his calling
- Jerry believes in helping the individual
- He believes that the people need an equalizer against big business and the insurance industry
- For nearly thirty years he has maintained this focus and will always work in his client’s best interests
- He often takes cases that many lawyers will not take
- Sometimes they are the very difficult liability claims, or they are so small that many lawyers won’t take because they believe that they aren’t worth their time enough
- Jerry has done the $5,000 case to the $1.5 million-dollar settlement
- He is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Applicant Attorneys Association, The Consumers Attorneys of California, The Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association and the Santa Clara County Bar Association
- His greatest joy in the practice of law is in helping people, many times when they are at their lowest, Getting them the compensation they are due and hopefully changing their lives for the better is his greatest satisfaction as a lawyer
Practice Areas Explained
Gerald Scher's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Scher handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Jose.
Wrongful Death in San Jose
Gerald Scher is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in San Jose
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Gerald Scher is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Workers Compensation in San Jose
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gerald Scher is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
Social Security Disability in San Jose
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Gerald Scher is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in San Jose
Gerald Scher is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Jose
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 Jose 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 Jose Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Jose-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 Jose Choose Gerald Scher
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 Gerald Scher's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gerald Scher brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp, Gerald Scher can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Jose
A San Jose-based practice means Gerald Scher 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 Gerald Scher Handles in San Jose
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Gerald Scher directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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