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Atty. Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek

Atty. Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek

Robert Zadek focuses his practice on matters involving factoring, asset-based lending, purchase order financing, commercial loan documentation, trade finance and letters of credit, loan workouts and bankruptcy. For the past 18 years, Mr.

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About Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek at a glance

Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek is a business attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Buchalter LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert Zadek focuses his practice on matters involving factoring, asset-based lending, purchase order financing, commercial loan documentation, trade finance and letters of credit, loan workouts and bankruptcy
  • For the past 18 years, Mr. Zadek has been the keynote speaker at the Annual Convention of the International Factoring Association, the largest factoring trade association in the world
  • Bob has also been a frequent panelist at the Convention
  • Every year the IFA offers Bob’s two-day, course “The Law and Business of Factoring,” attended by seasoned factoring executives, newcomers to the industry and their counsel
  • The forms which Bob distributes at this presentation have become the standard forms in the industry
  • Mr. Zadek is the host of The Bob Zadek Show, which is broadcast live every Sunday at 9:00 AM (Pacific time) in the San Francisco Bay Area on Talk 910, 910 AM
  • The show is also broadcast live at www.talk910.com (click “listen”)
  • All of Bob’s shows can be heard on www.bobzadek.com
  • They can be subscribed to on iTunes or at Bob’s website
  • Mr. Zadek’s column, “You Be The Judge,” was a regular feature in The Secured Lender, the journal of the Commercial Finance Association
  • He co-authored Insurance Considerations in Asset-Based Financing—A Transactional Guide, published by Matthew Bender & Company and contributed to David King Keller’s, The Associate As Rainmaker, Building Your Business Brain
  • Mr. Zadek was a faculty member at Rutgers University School of Law, teaching a course on secured transactions
  • He also is a former faculty member at both Hofstra and Adelphi Universities
  • He was named “Educator of the Year” by the Commercial Finance Association for his course, “Negotiating, Documenting and Administrating Asset-Based Loans.” In addition, he teaches workshops across the country on loan documentation issues
  • Mr. Zadek is a former Vice President and Senior Counsel at Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, and a certified public accountant

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Diego 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek

Where is Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek's law office located?
Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Buchalter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek handle?
Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek go to law school?
Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek received?
Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lending
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Loan Documentation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Secured Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Lawyer in the area of Bank & Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer in America™ in the areas of Banking & Finance Law and Equipment Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Northern California Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Northern California Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (San Francisco)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law (San Francisco)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
New York, New York State Bar Association

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