Law Offices of Spencer C Young

Spencer was very quick to respond to my urgent issue. He gave me such a generous amount of consultation time and efficiently helped me decide which direction to go. His advice, energy and analysis was amazing for the limited time we had. He is a great advocate, I would recommend him to anyone facing an overwhelming legal issue who needs an expert on their side. I truly believe he would be the right choice to go to bat for me.

I recently hired Spencer to collect payment on an invoice past due. Spencer drafted a demand letter and emailed it to my client. With in one hour fifteen minutes, Spencer informed me that the check was in the mail! Not only did he get great results fast and for a fair price, he answered my emails and calls fast. Spencer is a polite bulldog that gets it done. I am so pleased I have given him additional projects for my business. I recommend Spencer C. Young for all of your business matters.

I had a fast turnaround need to get a legal document reviewed — Spencer gave me the information I needed, provided a really thorough explanation for the thinking behind his analysis, listened to my concerns, and suggested alternatives. He helped me set aside emotion in favor of a realistic approach. Oh, and he was able to complete the entire process with me in under 12 hours from the time I first contacted him Great resource in Oakland!

Spencer helped me recover lost wages and overtime from my former employer. He settled the case quickly and kept me fully informed throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him for any wage and severance issues.

When I left my job I hired Spencer to help me review my separation documents. He helped me evaluate the paperwork and made recommendations that protected me from unnecessary exposure. He made himself available and always returned phone calls and emails. Conversations were to the point and didn’t waste my time and money. I’d recommend you give him a call before you sign something from your employer, or if you have any questions about your rights as an employee.

Spencer got me a fair settlement in 2014 on my personal injury case. He was responsive in his communication and charged a fair price for his service. I would recommend Spencer for any personal injury or other civil legal dispute.

Justice can sometimes be seen as out of reach by many who are unfairly terminated or discriminated against in their work place and especially by those who feel the odds are insurmountable for finding a fair outcome for a grievance with a former employer.
I highly recommend Spencer Young to assist anyone in the Bay Area who has suffered an unfair outcome in their employment.
Spencer is experienced in providing step-​by-​step partnering with his client, as he did with me, for working though the legal specifics involved to a satisfactorily conclusion…

Spencer has been a tremendous help to me. He is a true professional and dedicated to his work. Whenever I have a question he is always quick to respond and keep me informed. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a quality attorney.

I used Spencer for a situation with my ex-​employer that included whistleblower retaliation, unpaid expenses and breach of contract issues. I know, «yikes!», right? I have been that «model employee» wherever I worked for over 20 years and I wound up with a less than model employer. He navigated me through my rights, options and advocated effectively for me. I have worked with other attorneys in the past and have not received the same degree of responsiveness and professionalism. Spencer is down to earth and not above researching the topic at hand to determine the best course of action. He also broke down for me some of the common games of intimidation that employers and their counsel can use against one another. I saved a great a great deal of grief, money and piece retaining Spencer against my former employer. If you need a tactful, assertive advocate, who does not back down, give Spencer a call.

After months and thousands of dollars wasted in retainer fees paid to local attorneys in San Jose and Cupertino to help my husband resolve his discrimination and retaliation claims against the County of Santa Clara, at the last minute (literally) we had the great luck of finding Spencer, a knowledgeable, fearless, and honest attorney who achieved the results no other «experienced and reputable» attorney in our area did. Spencer consistently maintained communication with my husband and was quick to explain complicated legal issues in easy to understand language, and charged a fair price for his services. I highly recommend Spencer for employment and personal injury cases. And as an additional advice, if you have a claim against Santa Clara County please do not waste your time and money hiring local attorneys because as my husband and I learned in a very hard way, there are very good chances that the attorneys you are hiring to represent your case, are very good buddies with Santa Clara County Counsel Attorneys and your transgressors.

Spencer has vast knowledge in contract law and helped me refine my consulting contract. He brought to light the places where there were inconsistencies and asked lots of questions to tailor my contract to how I like to run my business. He also cleaned up ambiguous wording where people might get confused about what the contract says or means. He handled my work quickly and professionally. I am completely confident with my contract now, thanks to Spencer. I highly recommend him!

I needed a liability waiver for seeing clients in my ayurveda counseling program. He was very knowledgeable and thorough, and delivered several drafts of the waiver until we came up with a finalized version.
He’s a real bulldog, and works hard to make sure you know what you are getting into. I would recommend him for any legal matter you might have in his field.

«Spencer helped me achieve a better working relationship with my former employer in 2009. I was in a tight spot and Spencer made sure I was not taken advantage of … Spencer was very responsive too my needs at the time. I would not hesitate to call upon him for help in any legal matter.

Spencer helped me obtain a fair settlement for retaliation and harassment against my former employer in 2008. I was very happy with his advocacy and guidance throughout my case. He is equally personable, confident, and aggressive –whatever the situation calls for. I have referred several people to his practice and will continue to do so.

Spencer assisted our yoga studio by drafting an important liability waiver and advised our business on how to protect our assets. After working with him I would highly recommend him, he is efficient, trustworthy, and not out to burn a hole in your wallet. The guy has a lot of integrity, and saved us a lot of trouble.

Spencer advised me on renegotiating my contract with my former employer and it enhanced my pay and made the transition out of the relationship smooth. He knew what he was doing, immediately took charge and helped me not make more of a mess out of an already very messy situation. I would refer him to anybody!