Atty. Kerry Hames
Kerry Hames is an experienced workers compensation attorney, representing injured workers. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Spanish.
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Kerry Hames is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Scher, Bassett & Hames. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of California - Berkeley (B.A. Spanish, 1998). Serves clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kerry Hames is an experienced workers compensation attorney, representing injured workers
- She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Spanish
- She spent several years living and working in Mexico before attending Santa Clara University Law School where she received her J.D. degree in 2006
- She was admitted to the California Bar as an attorney, also in 2006
- Since that time, her practice has almost exclusively been dedicated to representing injured workers
- She appears frequently in the Workers Compensation Appeals Board, primarily in San Jose and Salinas
- She represents workers in all types of occupations who have suffered work-related physical and psychological injuries or occupational diseases, helping workers obtain compensation for temporary and permanent disability as well as vocational services
- In the past she has represented numerous individuals with injuries such as trauma injuries to back, neck, shoulder, and hands as well as injuries caused by repetitive work activities
- She has also represented individuals suffering work-related psychological disorders
- In addition to being a member of the California State Bar, she is a long-time member of the California Applicant Attorneys Association, an organization dedicated to helping injured workers
- She has also been a guest speaker in the DeAnza Community College Paralegal Program and a guest judge for Santa Clara University Law School mock court proceedings
- Ms. Hames is fluent in Spanish
- Litigation Percentage • 75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
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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.
Kerry Hames is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kerry Hames is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Kerry Hames is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Kerry Hames is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →
Kerry Hames is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
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.
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