Sometimes the best strategy is to do nothing. And it's hard to go against your interest in telling your potential client that. James did that for me. He gave me great advice when I needed him the most. I would highly recommend him. He's simply excellent. read more

Yes James, as I told you, you were a great attorney at the start! Too bad you compromised and did not use all the evidence like you said you were going to. So, yes, was disappointing in the end, as you have such potential, but you did not show all the evidence. Aargh. But, typical with most attorneys, the only money we got was to get you paid. read more

I had this initial consultation with James Dalbow at The Wisdom Law Group in San Jose and was very impressed. James was extremely helpful, informative, and professional throughout the entire conversation. Even though the consultation was free, James took the time to clearly explain my options and answer all my questions. I truly appreciate his honesty and guidance. Highly recommended. read more

Disappointing and Questionable Experience: Be cautious with this law office. I had an initial phone consultation where I explained the details of my case. Based on that conversation, I was told my situation warranted a meeting with an attorney and was asked to pay a $200 consultation fee. I paid and came in for the meeting the next day. However, after just a brief conversation, the attorney informed me that there wasn't a strong enough basis to proceed. It felt like my situation hadn't been properly reviewed, and no helpful guidance or resources were provided--despite the firm recommending I pay for the meeting. I left feeling that the entire process was a waste of both time and money. The way this was handled raises concerns about the firm's professionalism and approach. I cannot recommend this office based on my experience. read more

Wisdom Law called me very quickly after I requested a no-cost consultation. A non-profit that I am associated with had received a legal demand letter of employment and labor law claims. The Wisdom attorney explained the legal situation clearly, and he offered a very reasonable quote, which was discounted for a non-profit. As he clearly laid out how he would handle the case, and explained how the claims could be handled without a lot of time and expense, my stress level dropped. I ended up going with a different attorney (thanks to a family connection), but I was extremely impressed with Wisdom, and I appreciate their help in explaining the legal situation for me. read more

The best service by the great attorney. Very professional, and he is certainly recommended.

James had a few phone calls with me after receiving my request on Yelp. Even though I ended up not pursuing the case (which was completely my decision), James gave me a lot of helpful information. I would definitely give him a call next time. read more

Mr. Dal Bon stood up and helped me when many other lawyers were not willing to work with me. However, his hard work and belief in my case made all of the difference. My case was resolved thanks to him, and I would recommend him to my loved ones any day. Important note: this was the only lawsuit I have been a part of, so I didn't realize how slow some processes could be. Nevertheless, Mr. Dal Bon was attentive and updated me along the way. Mr. Dal Bon truly cared about justice in my wrongful termination case, and I am grateful to have worked with him. read more

Best experienced employment lawyer in California. All the 5 star Yelp reviews explain why he is so good; read them all carefully. I would give him 10 stars if I could. No other experienced lawyer in California helps you and fights for your rights like him. With more than 25 years experience in innumerable court cases, he can fight for your rights against the biggest institutions or companies, private or public. Also, he is the only experienced employment lawyer who is affordable and the only one who will take the time to explain all the steps and courts the employer uses to fire you. In addition, he is the only experienced employment lawyer in California who helps you before getting fired. He is the only lawyer in California who will explain the cost of everything that might come up. Take careful notes on everything he says. Hire him without hesitation. read more

I reached out to James Dal Bon in regard to a claim I had against a former employer. He carefully explained the process, helped me gather meaningful evidence and guided me to a favorable settlement. I could always reach out to him via phone, email, and text, and he always responded in a timely and professional manner. If you are looking for someone who will give it to you straight, be treated with respect, and represented professionally, then you will be in good hands with James Dal Bon. Thank you! read more

James was extremely helpful in reviewing a separation agreement and severance offer that I had from a former employer. He was very responsive to phone calls and emails as well. He was honest and made sure all my questions were answered. He was also up front about what costs would be, and answered a lot of my general questions without charging a fee (he even advised that he didn't need to review my agreement but that he could if I wanted which I thought was very fair and honest after he had already answered so many of my questions). Highly recommend! read more

James spoke to me on short notice and alerted me of all the pitfalls I have not considered. Even though he was busy, he at least gave me pointers to consider before continuing to pursue the case which ended up being crucial in my decision-making. Appreciate having folks like James in the industry helping people like me make quick timely decisions without any false promises or gimmicks. Would reach out to him for any future needs. read more

Someone was threatening me with false accusations of violence in the workplace to use as a weapon. Consulted with James Dal Bon. He was very informative, and obviously very experienced. Gave important tips and recommendations. He Helped me prepare for the meeting over the phone. We did practice and training of how to respond with different possible questions and statements. Had me prepare by writing down dates of events and names of people that may have wittnessed events. Very informative and he made sure I was answering to questions and statements in the proper manner and use of key words. Highly recommended. Thank you! read more

Had some immigration question. Received a free consultation and a Chinese lady answered my question in Chinese patiently. Next time when I need a lawyer I will get their service. Highly recommend! read more

I was dealing with ongoing workplace harassment (& more) by someone and I came to Mr. Dal Bon for help. He listened to me and gave me the best legal advice. Good representation isn't always easy and I knew after we had spoken a couple of times James Dal Bon was the man I was going to go with. This was an extremely stressful situation and I cannot begin to express the anxiety I was having but Mr. James Dal Bom was patient and helpful, explaining to me on what was important and encouraging me to get into action. In the end I was able to not only keep my job, but I am well aware of the situation I was in and the seriousness of it. Thank you so much!! 5 stars. Highly recommend. read more

James took over my case after a few other attorneys didn't help me much. James had ongoing support for my questions and concerns and gave great advice. I would recommend James to anyone seeking competent legal counsel. James is honest, personable, and will advocate for you when you need him most. read more

I did a consultant with James recently, he didn't do any trash talk and direct cut to the bullet point in analyst and conclusion, with a clean explain of the term. While at same time he took care of my feeling and understood what I concern. And answered all the questions that I had, super high efficiency and smooth talk, really impressive for the professional. read more

James is an excellent attorney, warm person and all around nice guy! He had offered me on-going advice free of charge as part of my consultation. James has been consistent accessible and very understanding. I barely had to give him any details about my employment issues and he seemed to know exactly what I was talking about. He's very sharp, smart and savvy! Plus, he's a super "real-person." I recommend his services without reservation! read more

Great Lawyer! He was so quick to respond on a weekend when I badly needed help. He helped me negotiate a great settlement with my employer when I got laid off. I was not able to think clearly as I was very much disturbed by the layoff but James helped me assess the situation legally, objectively and very thoroughly. He advised whether or not it was appropriate to take legal action based on the current situation and possible future implications. He brought up so many things I would have never thought about if it wasn't for him. With his good advice, I was able to get the deal I wanted with my employer. During this whole case, never did he try to persuade me into hiring him to fight the case. That was a choice I made for myself. He was not just a great lawyer but a good counselor as well. This is something you need when you are vulnerable and not thinking clearly. I would highly recommend him as I am sure he can help you with your situation and win your fight. read more

Sincerity, experience and knowledge, James helps his clients with these amazing qualities. I have been in a case that caused emotional trauma from hiring a friends child whom recently graduated. I knew this was a delicate situation and needed an attorney who was more sensitive. James helped my wife and I to be able to defend ourselves while maintaining a balanced to do the better and right thing. Regardless of who is right or wrong the big picture was part of the journey we experienced. Winning the case was a plus. Keeping everyone from less business and emotional loss became more important factors. James has a practice that leaves the world a better place. Best of luck to anyone who is suffering, give James a call. read more

James was very helpful and gave great advice! He responds very quickly and does not waste your time. If you need an honest, trustworthy, and genuine attorney, then James Dal Bon should be your first call. read more

We are involved in a wage dispute case. The amount is less than $35,000 and many law firms dismissed our case as insignificant or require us to pay huge fees upfront. James was eager to help. He invited us to his office and reviewed our case for free, and gave us clear direction to move on. We followed his advice and filed a wage claim on the labor commissioner's office. read more

I was in search of a lawyer who worked in employment law and James contacted me right away. He made me feel heard and gave me some really sound advice on how to handle the issues I was facing. Taking the steps and language he suggested showed I was serious to my employer. The worst thing that happened to me through this whole ordeal was that I felt alone and lost hope. James was there for me and his expertise and knowledge gave me the courage to move forward. I spoke with many other lawyers but none came close to James, I highly recommend him. read more

Phuck yew James..you took my money and ran. Stay away from this lawyer, he said he had some emergencies gave him $4000 in retaining fee and never heard from him. Called and called him and never returned my calls and he took my money. I am not sure about these other 5 star reviews but this is not a 5 star lawyer. This ashole takes your money and run.. read more

I have interviewed many lawyers to help me. Most will only spend less than 10 to 15 minutes speaking to me on the phone. Any more time I will have to pay them. I left him a message stating how urgent it was for him to call me back and it was a Saturday. He called me back very soon on the same day. Most lawyers wouldn't do that for sure. It's their day off, but James called me and spoke to me on the phone for 2.5 hrs. I would recommend anyone with employer disputes contact James for a free consultation. I hired him and he worked very hard on my case. Thank you James for taking on my case. read more

James is the attorney you want on your side. He works with his whole heart. He doesn't charge you for every little thing like other attorneys. We had a case with a lot of facts and even when we thought James did not understand or brief our case well enough, he came through and nailed it at our opponent's deposition. We can tell from his questions, he really did his homework on our case and was careful to warn us of all our risks at each step of the case. I would highly recommend James for legal services because of his professionalism, enthusiasm, and diligence. read more

James was knowledgeable, helpful and quick to reply. I appreciate the time he took to consult with me.

My husband and I had a consultation with him regarding work issues. I would say it was the most informative call we've had with attorney ever. He was very empathetic and gave some clear advice and encouragement. Would highly recommend him! read more

He is an excellent attorney. Listens and explains complex issues so you can understand them and is willing to spend time with you. He is smart, hard working, and compassionate. He will fight for you. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of an attorney. read more

I retained James Dal Bon after meeting with several other attorneys. I had a very complex work related issue. James Dal Bon performed above and beyond from what I expected and resolved the issue in a very timely manner. I would strongly recommend Dal Bon to anyone regarding a work related issue. James C. read more

I had a precise need for legal help, found James Dal Bon's unbelievable 5 star reviews and "25 years relevant experience" to be exactly what I needed, he claimed to offer "free consultation", his AVVO hourly rate showed $150-$350 with two different phone number listed, called the number he picked up, described him what I was looking for, he took my number to call back and discuss, focus of his "free consultation" was to figure out how I can pay, quoting an hourly rate of $450/hour, asked him about his advertised $150-$350 hour, he asked for $5,000 upfront, saying he won't do anything unless he's paid, I repeated my legal help need again, stating that writing something shouldn't take that much time, but agreed if he split in two payment as I did not have the money and asked that he makes himself available until the document is legally formatted and executed, he then backs off from splitting the fee into two, drops it to $4,000 but want it all upfront, sent me link to make the payment, gave me a link to upload my files to his "box" files which gave him access to my computer and personal file which he downloaded to his computer. What James Dal Bon did after taking my hard earned money, was rubbery, he vanished, no longer quick answering my follow up calls, he was suppose to produce the document in 7 days that was agreed upon at the first conversation, but nothing, waited until last minute of distress, frustrated follow ups, he finally asks me to email him document in word so he can write in it, document was already in his box files, why was he asking to email it to him just days before it was due, when he send me what he did, was and still is appalling that State Bar ought to take a look, when I asked him where is the rest of the document he said "do it yourself" that he doesn't have any time, asked him can you provide me like all lawyers your time and cost, he said, he was on a fixed rate so didn't keep records of his time. Dal Bon is blocking every truth, exposing him to the most unscrupulous individual, only fake 5 star reviews, Dal Bons total number of case per year averages 2 mostly easy repetitive cases against corporation who pay him to go away, he doesn't know the laws, and court rules, test him on a legal topic you know, he IS harmful in every way - stay away from him! read more