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That question is going to live in cross-examination lore forever.
Former federal prosecutor quoted in the New York Post
Admissions and credentials
California
Rankings and accolades
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
Attorney General’s John Marshall Award for Legal Achievement (Trial)
Forbes: America’s Top 250 Lawyers
Law360: White Collar MVP
The Daily Journal: Top 100 Attorneys in California
The Daily Journal: Top Defense Verdicts
The Recorder: Game Changer award
Best Lawyers: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, White Collar Defense
Benchmark Litigation: Litigation, White Collar
Chambers USA: Band 1 for Litigation: General Commercial – California: San Diego (2020 – 2025)
Super Lawyers: Top 10 Lawyer in San Diego
San Diego Business Journal: SD 500 – The Most Influential People in San Diego (2024)
The Legal 500 US: Dispute Resolution – General Commercial Disputes (2023 – 2025)
The Legal 500 US: Trade Secrets (Litigation and Non-Contentious Matters) (2021 – 2024)
Memberships and affiliations
American College of Trial Lawyers
James is a fantastic lawyer. He is top tier.
Chambers USA
He’s a strong advocate and communicator.
Chambers USA
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