Alisa Jeanne Baker

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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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.

Based in
San Francisco, CA
Experience
over 42 years
Known for
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 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.

Main office

Levine & Baker LLP

340 Pine St., Ste. 300

San Francisco, CA 94104

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Hiring guide

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

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