James has acted as counsel of record on several key California decisions, including Buss v. Superior Court (1997) 16 Cal.4th 35; PPG Industries, Inc. v. Transamerica (1999) 20 Cal.4th 310; Global Financial Distributors v. Superior Court (2019) 35 Cal.App.5th 179; and Mitchell v. Twin Galaxies (2021) 70 Cal.App.5th 207. In addition, he served as lead counsel for a federal securities class action involving a Ponzi scheme perpetrated in the U.S. and Japan, in which more than $30 million was recovered for the 8,000-plus person class. Prior to joining London Fischer LLP, James chaired the Insurance Coverage department at a national firm based in Los Angeles.
James protects clients’ interests by navigating complex insurance and business disputes and implementing practical, cost-effective, and successful resolution strategies.
James serves as a judge pro tem in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Memberships
- California State Bar