
Alisa Jeanne Baker, Employment Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General
PartneratLevine & Baker LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing employment in San Francisco since 1984.
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- Years practicing
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Alisa Jeanne Baker is a partner based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Alisa has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Levine & Baker LLP.
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- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 42 years
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- Employment · Employment Contracts · General
- Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and General matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Alisa Jeanne Baker: Alisa Jeanne Baker is a partner based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Alisa has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Levine & Baker LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Alisa Jeanne Baker
Alisa concentrates on employment, employment contracts, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment Contracts
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Employment cases in San Francisco, California
Alisa takes employment matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alisa agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in San Francisco, California
Alisa takes employment contracts matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alisa agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Francisco, California
Alisa takes general matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alisa agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Alisa Jeanne Baker — Over 42 years of California employment experience
Alisa Jeanne Baker is a partner based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Alisa has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Levine & Baker LLP.
Ms. Alisa Jeanne Baker is a lawyer practicing equity compensation, executive compensation, employment law and 1 other area of law. Alisa received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years. Alisa practices at Levine & Baker LLP in San Francisco, CA.
How Alisa handles employment matters
Ms. Alisa Jeanne Baker is a lawyer practicing equity compensation, executive compensation, employment law and 1 other area of law. Alisa received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years. Alisa practices at Levine & Baker LLP in San Francisco, CA.
The kind of cases Alisa takes
Alisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and general matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Alisa Jeanne Baker's legal education and bar admissions
Georgetown University
J.D. · 1984
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Alisa's state bar admissions
U.S. Tax Court
1986 · ACTIVE
California
1985 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1984 · ACTIVE
Alisa studied at J.D. in Georgetown University and B.A. in University of Pennsylvania.
Law school and academic background
Alisa completed J.D. in Georgetown University and B.A. in University of Pennsylvania. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alisa runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Alisa's professional memberships and bar associations
Stanford Law School, 1984-1985. Staff Member, 1981-1982 and Associate Editor, 1982-1983, Georgetown Law Journal. Author: The Law of Equity Compensation, 2006
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The Stock Options Book, 2002-2008. Director, Certified Equity Professional Institute (founding). Advisory Board, The National Center for Employee Ownership. Board of Advisors, MyStockOptions.com. Editorial Board, Journal of Employee Law & Finance. Directo
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The District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
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State Bar of California
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Locations
Alisa Jeanne Baker's office in San Francisco
Alisa's primary office is at 340 Pine St., Ste. 300, San Francisco, CA, 94104. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Alisa Jeanne Baker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alisa's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alisa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alisa
Alisa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alisa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alisa Jeanne Baker
How much does it cost to hire Alisa for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alisa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alisa offer a free consultation?
Alisa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alisa's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Alisa's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alisa take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Alisa is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alisa will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alisa?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alisa accepting new employment clients right now?
Alisa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Alisa handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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