Atty. Jonathan M. Ocker
Jonathan M. Ocker is a lawyer practicing compensation & benefits, corporate, global corporate solutions and 4 other areas of law.
Compensation Benefits & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan M. Ocker at a Glance
Jonathan M. Ocker is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and California (1983). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State and American (Member, Sections on: Business Law Tax) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan M. Ocker
- Jonathan M. Ocker is a lawyer practicing compensation & benefits, corporate, global corporate solutions and 4 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Jonathan practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan M. Ocker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan M. Ocker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Employment Law in San Francisco
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jonathan M. Ocker is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jonathan M. Ocker is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in San Francisco
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Jonathan M. Ocker is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Tax Law in San Francisco
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jonathan M. Ocker is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Mergers & Acquisitions in San Francisco
Jonathan M. Ocker is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →
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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 Jonathan M. Ocker
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 Jonathan M. Ocker's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, tax, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan M. Ocker brings 48+ 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 Illinois and California, Jonathan M. Ocker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and ip, Jonathan M. Ocker 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 Jonathan M. Ocker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan M. Ocker Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jonathan M. Ocker 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.
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