Atty. Robert Decker Underwood
Robert Decker Underwood is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, subrogation, personal injury. Robert received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Robert Decker Underwood is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Decker Underwood. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1980) and Stanford University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Santa Clara County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Decker Underwood is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, subrogation, personal injury
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Robert practices at Decker Underwood in San Jose, CA
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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.
Robert Decker Underwood is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert Decker Underwood is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
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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 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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