
Jake D. Becker, Employment Attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation
PartneratLamb McErlane PC
West Chester, PA
Practicing employment in West Chester since 2013.
- 13+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Jake D. Becker is a partner based in West Chester, PA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation. Jake has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lamb McErlane PC.
- Based in
- West Chester, PA
- Experience
- over 13 years
- Known for
- Employment · Entertainment · Litigation
- Handles Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation matters from West Chester, PA.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jake D. Becker: Jake D. Becker is a partner based in West Chester, PA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation. Jake has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lamb McErlane PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jake takes on
Jake concentrates on employment, entertainment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jake handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Entertainment
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Litigation
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Employment cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Jake takes employment matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Jake takes entertainment matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Jake takes litigation matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jake D. Becker — employment lawyer in West Chester
Jake D. Becker is a partner based in West Chester, PA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation. Jake has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lamb McErlane PC.
Jake is an associate in the litigation department. He concentrates his practice in the areas of civil, commercial and municipal litigation, complex insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, as well as health law. He represents individuals, small and large businesses and municipalities in a wide array of employment, contract and tort-based disputes.
Jake has experience in handling all aspects of civil litigation, including trial preparation, dispositive motion practice, deposing fact witnesses, consulting with and preparing expert witnesses, conducting settlement negotiations and appellate representation.
Prior to joining Lamb McErlane, Jake worked for a Philadelphia based law firm litigating complex and high-value commercial matters. He represented global companies in a variety of litigation contexts before federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jake also acted as General Counsel to a non-profit religious organization advising on issues of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, criminal matters, real estate transactions, Affordable Care Act compliance, and strategies to reduce their tax burden.
While attending Villanova University School of Law, Jake served as Chairman of the Villanova Law Moot Court Board. Jake was a semifinalist in the 52nd annual Honorable Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition as well as a National Quarterfinalist in the 2012 National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition where he was also awarded high honors for his competition brief.
Before law school, Jake was the Head Manager for the Villanova Men’s Basketball team while attending Villanova University.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
• Named a 2019 & 2020 Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS:
• Louis D. Brandeis Law Society
• Chester County Bar Association
Jake's approach to employment cases
Jake is an associate in the litigation department. He concentrates his practice in the areas of civil, commercial and municipal litigation, complex insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, as well as health law. He represents individuals, small and large businesses and municipalities in a wide array of employment, contract and tort-based disputes. Jake has experience in handling all aspects…
The kind of cases Jake takes
Jake reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, entertainment, and litigation matters in West Chester and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Villanova University School of Law J.D.
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Villanova University B.S.
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Jurisdictions
Jake's state bar admissions
New Jersey U.S. Supr
2013 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
2013 · ACTIVE
Jake studied at — in Villanova University School of Law J.D. and — in Villanova University B.S..
Law school and academic background
Jake completed — in Villanova University School of Law J.D. and — in Villanova University B.S.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jake runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Jake D. Becker's office in West Chester
Jake's primary office is at 24 East Market Street, West Chester, PA, 19381. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jake D. Becker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jake usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jake charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake'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; Jake will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania
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 Jake
Jake 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. Jake confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jake'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 Jake D. Becker
How much does it cost to hire Jake for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jake walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jake offer a free consultation?
Jake charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Jake's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Pennsylvania 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. Jake gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jake take my case if I'm outside West Chester?
Jake is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jake 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 Jake?
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. Jake will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jake accepting new employment clients right now?
Jake'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 West Chester, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
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