Benefits of Hiring an Attorney for Your Unemployment Case

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a great experience with Rastegar Law Group. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the process. They communicated clearly, answered questions, and made sure I felt informed every step of the way. Their dedication, responsiveness, and commitment to providing quality service really stood out. I would highly recommend Rastegar Law Group to anyone looking for a professional and reliable legal team!
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I was very happy with my experience with Pershing Square Law Center and I highly recommend them! From start to finish, the experience has been excellent. I’m writing this review before receiving the judgment for my EDD appeal case, but I already feel incredibly grateful for my lawyer Charlie’s representation. I know without a doubt that I would have had no chance without him. I was able to speak with Charlie three times before the hearing, and he called me immediately afterward to go over everything. You can tell he is passionate about his work, genuinely a good human being with a good heart and a deep aptitude for what he does. When I first called Pershing Square Law Center, I was assisted right away, and they made it clear that I would be represented on contingency and that I would be not charged a fee directly. The intake process was friendly, concise, and included a brief conversation with the attorney. The intake staff member who handled my call was cordial, clear, and very helpful in completing intake documents. After the intake, I was pleasantly surprised and truly impressed by the responsiveness of the entire team, especially from Alison and Genecis. Every email and voicemail I sent with questions before my EDD hearing was answered clearly and professionally, usually within 24 hours and never later than 48. A unique aspect of my case is that it involved an overpayment appeal rather than a denial of benefits. This meant the potential contingency payout for Pershing Square Law Center was very small. Despite that, the team remained consistently responsive, and at no point did I feel that Charlie and the staff at Pershing Square Law Center treated my case as less important than a case with a larger potential for a payout. While writing this, I noticed some negative reviews. I can only speculate that those may come from people with highly emotional expectations of being guaranteed a big payday. My experience has been nothing but excellent, ethical, and professional from beginning to end. I Thank you, Pershing Square Law Center!
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Michael Turner
24 days ago
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Amazing law firm they helped me win my appeal they even called a week later to ask if I needed help with anything else. The follow showed me what an amazing law firm they are and that they actually care about the clients. I would give 10 stars if I could thanks again
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Vahan
49 days ago
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I was originally denied my EDD disability benefits in California, but Pershing Square Law Firm, PC stepped in and filed an appeal. They got my temporary disability benefits approved within 30 days. Every member of the firm I spoke to was very professional, and the team was responsive, kind and really knew the process. I highly recommend them if you’re facing a denial.
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Omar H
55 days ago
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Well, I have to say that if I could give a 100 million stars, I would Assaf really did create a miracle? I appreciate all the work. Thank you to the whole law firm. And most of all, thank you
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Tamara Utterback
55 days ago
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They are the best always fighting for you they’re never stop doing it I am very proud and satisfied with my lawyer they won my case thanks for eveer guys good team
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Dio
60 days ago
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I highly recommend and appreciate this firm. I had an EDD conundrum very very time consuming and had alot of moving parts. I had no idea what to do when it all started. Everyone's case is different but trust the process. Charlie will fight for you. Charlie and Alison were communicating with me throughout this journey. Thank you Charlie 😊
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LaTonya Stewart
79 days ago
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I wanna start by saying how satisfied and happy I am to have found Pershing law firm They were able to help me get my EDD case resolved results were amazing. Their staff was super friendly, helpful and diligent in their work 10 out of 10 would recommend if you are in need of help with the Edd this firm is who you need
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wilburg cornejo
105 days ago
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Absolutely will recommend Charlie Minchenberg. Won my case even though I was incarcerated. 100 percent reccomend this law firm as well Charlie.
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Christian Rubalcava
121 days ago
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I like to thank the Team at Pershing square, Dafne, Assaf, and Daniel for helping me through 2 cases. I owe Assaf a big thanks for winning the PUA case for me years ago and this time Daniel for his excellent guidance with my EDD case. Especially a case that’s classified as voluntary quit ( one of the harder cases to fight). To all the people complaining about how little the attorney does during the hearing you shouldn’t, because in these cases, all the judge really cares about is your testimony and your opponents testimony if there are any, it is not criminal defense stuff. Daniel did a tremendous job helping me prepare and I was nailing the judges questions. At last, thank you guys so much again. This is the end of my dealings with EDD for my lifetime and to all of you reading this, they are absolutely the best reliable attorneys to hire if it is a tough case.
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168 days ago

Having someone on your side is great for all legal cases, including unemployment ones. To understand why attorneys are helpful, read these benefits of hiring an attorney for your unemployment case.

They Have Experience With Cases

Appealing EDD decisions are a common occurrence as the department fails to deliver benefits to qualified claimants. A denial is harder to respond to if you are unfamiliar with EDD procedure. Attorneys work on these cases regularly. Although all situations aren’t the same, professionals evaluate past cases and create a course of action for your claim.

Attorneys Advocate for You

The appeal process has its own rules and deadlines. An attorney can carefully evaluate your claim and express why the EDD is wrong. Their legal background helps your case as they find evidence to support your appeal.

Offer a Realistic Outlook on Your Case

You should hire an attorney for your unemployment case because they offer a realistic outlook on your situation. The EDD denies people UI benefits for various reasons. If they suspect you do not qualify for benefits, the department will quickly deny your claim. Attorneys catch discrepancies on your part and highlight disqualifications. They can evaluate your case and offer advice on what to do next.

They Will Represent You in Appeal Hearings

An attorney supports your case by representing you in the appeal hearing. The EDD gives you the opportunity to show evidence and explain why denying your benefits was a wrong decision. Instead of presenting the case alone, your attorney addresses the judge directly.

Where an Attorney Adds Most

An attorney reviews the claim and the documents to identify where the EDD’s determination may be wrong, and puts that case at the hearing. What that changes is the quality of the argument, not the outcome, which remains the judge’s.

Our note on hiring an attorney for an unemployment claim covers when it is worth it, and the appeal process sets out each stage. Our unemployment benefits team works with claimants on denials and appeals.

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Focused guidance for the California EDD issue you are facing.

14+ Years of Experience in Complex EDD Matters

We chose to focus exclusively on California EDD appeals, so our attorneys, case managers, and client relations team work within one system, one state, and one area of law.

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