Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
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Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.
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- Handles Business matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (San Francisco) (2015).
About Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek: Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek
Robert concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in San Diego, California
Robert takes business matters in San Diego, 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek — Attorney of California business experience
Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.
Robert Zadek focuses his practice on matters involving factoring, asset-based lending, purchase order financing, commercial loan documentation, trade finance and letters of credit, loan workouts and bankruptcy.
For the past 18 years, Mr. Zadek has been the keynote speaker at the Annual Convention of the International Factoring Association, the largest factoring trade association in the world. Bob has also been a frequent panelist at the Convention. Every year the IFA offers Bob’s two-day, course “The Law and Business of Factoring,” attended by seasoned factoring executives, newcomers to the industry and their counsel. The forms which Bob distributes at this presentation have become the standard forms in the industry.
Mr. Zadek is the host of The Bob Zadek Show, which is broadcast live every Sunday at 9:00 AM (Pacific time) in the San Francisco Bay Area on Talk 910, 910 AM. The show is also broadcast live at www.talk910.com (click “listen”). All of Bob’s shows can be heard on www.bobzadek.com. They can be subscribed to on iTunes or at Bob’s website. Mr. Zadek’s column, “You Be The Judge,” was a regular feature in The Secured Lender, the journal of the Commercial Finance Association. He co-authored Insurance Considerations in Asset-Based Financing—A Transactional Guide, published by Matthew Bender & Company and contributed to David King Keller’s, The Associate As Rainmaker, Building Your Business Brain.
Mr. Zadek was a faculty member at Rutgers University School of Law, teaching a course on secured transactions. He also is a former faculty member at both Hofstra and Adelphi Universities. He was named “Educator of the Year” by the Commercial Finance Association for his course, “Negotiating, Documenting and Administrating Asset-Based Loans.” In addition, he teaches workshops across the country on loan documentation issues.
Mr. Zadek is a former Vice President and Senior Counsel at Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, and a certified public accountant.How Robert handles business matters
Robert Zadek focuses his practice on matters involving factoring, asset-based lending, purchase order financing, commercial loan documentation, trade finance and letters of credit, loan workouts and bankruptcy. For the past 18 years, Mr. Zadek has been the keynote speaker at the Annual Convention of the International Factoring Association, the largest factoring trade association in the world. Bob…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek's legal education and bar admissions
New York University
J.D. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
California, The Stat
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New York, New York S
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Robert studied at J.D. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek
Robert has received 20 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (San Francisco)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law (San Francisco)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lending
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Loan Documentation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Secured Transactions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Lawyer in the area of Bank & Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer in America™ in the areas of Banking & Finance Law and Equipment Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Northern California Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Northern California Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (San Francisco) (2015). Lawyer of the Year — Equipment Finance Law (San Francisco) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026).
Locations
Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek's office in San Diego
Robert's primary office is at 655 West Broadway, Suite 1600, San Diego, California, 92101-8494. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert Alan "Bob" Zadek
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new business clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Robert handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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