professional bio
Amir F. Adil attended the University of California, Davis where he received a dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and in History. He received his Juris Doctorate from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California.
Since joining Bradford & Barthel, Mr. Adil’s primary area of practice is workers’ compensation.
Prior to joining the firm’s San Jose office, Mr. Adil practiced at the Bradford & Barthel office in Santa Rosa, appearing before judges in Santa Rosa, Napa, Ukiah, Oakland, and San Francisco.
Mr. Adil was made a Senior Partner in 2011. He currently serves as the Managing Partner – Business Research, Development & Sustainability. Previously, Mr. Adil served as the Managing Attorney of the San Jose office until February, 2018 and has been the Managing Attorney of the Santa Rosa office until May, 2009, and the Oakland office until June, 2010. He appears at the Sacramento, Stockton, Salinas, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose venues.
Before joining the firm, Mr. Adil advocated for beneficiaries of the Social Security system during his employment with Protection & Advocacy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the human and legal rights of persons with disabilities.
Outstanding Achievements
Outstanding Achievements (take nothing awards, fraud convictions, and petitions for credit/reimbursement)
- June 27, 2017 – In re: Adriana Melendrez
- February 15, 2016 – In re: Miguel Corona
- December 8, 2015 – In re: Salvador Sanchez
- May 14, 2015 – In re: Joe Ellis
- March 7, 2013 – In re: Debbie W. Kelly
- May 4, 2012 – In re: Etty Fashandi
Education & Memberships
2002 University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (California)
Juris Doctor
1999 University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and History)
2002 State Bar of California
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