Zena Jacobsen, ADR Attorney in San Marino, California
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Class Action
AttorneyatCole Pedroza Llp
San Marino, CA
Practicing adr in San Marino since 2009.
- 17+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Zena Jacobsen is an attorney based in San Marino, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Zena has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole Pedroza Llp.
- Based in
- San Marino, CA
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Class Action
- Handles ADR, Business, and Class Action matters from San Marino, CA.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Zena Jacobsen: Zena Jacobsen is an attorney based in San Marino, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Zena has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole Pedroza Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Zena takes on
Zena concentrates on adr, business, class action, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Zena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Business
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Class Action
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Employment
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Litigation
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Medical Malpractice
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ADR cases in San Marino, California
Zena takes adr matters in San Marino, 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 Zena agrees to represent you.
Business cases in San Marino, California
Zena takes business matters in San Marino, 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 Zena agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in San Marino, California
Zena takes class action matters in San Marino, 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 Zena agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in San Marino, California
Zena takes employment matters in San Marino, 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 Zena agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Marino, California
Zena takes litigation matters in San Marino, 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 Zena agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Zena Jacobsen — adr lawyer in San Marino
Zena Jacobsen is an attorney based in San Marino, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Zena has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole Pedroza Llp.
Zena Jacobsen is a lawyer practicing business, public finance & tax exempt finance, employment & labor and 5 other areas of law. Zena received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years. Zena practices at Cole Pedroza LLP in San Marino, CA.
Zena's approach to adr cases
Zena Jacobsen is a lawyer practicing business, public finance & tax exempt finance, employment & labor and 5 other areas of law. Zena received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years. Zena practices at Cole Pedroza LLP in San Marino, CA.
Clients Zena works with
Zena reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and class action matters in San Marino and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley
J.D. · 2008
University of California at Santa Cruz
B.A. Legal · 2004
Jurisdictions
Zena's state bar admissions
California
2014 · ACTIVE
New York
2009 · ACTIVE
Zena studied at J.D. in University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley and B.A. Legal in University of California at Santa Cruz.
Law school and academic background
Zena completed J.D. in University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley and B.A. Legal in University of California at Santa Cruz. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Zena runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Zena Jacobsen's office in San Marino
Zena's primary office is at 2670 Mission St., Ste. 200, San Marino, CA, 91108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Zena Jacobsen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Zena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Zena charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zena'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; Zena will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in San Marino, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Zena
Zena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Zena confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Zena's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Zena Jacobsen
How much does it cost to hire Zena for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Zena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Zena offer a free consultation?
Zena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zena's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Zena's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr 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. Zena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Zena take my case if I'm outside San Marino?
Zena 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 — Zena 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 Zena?
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. Zena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Zena accepting new adr clients right now?
Zena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving San Marino, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Zena handles adr matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
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