V. James DeSimone

Also known as Jim DeSimone
V. James DeSimone

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-45%)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Schonbrun DeSimone Seplow Harris & Hoffman LLP
    723 Ocean Front Walk
    Los Angeles, CA 90291
    Office: 310-396-0731
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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Passionate, Crusading, Professional Employment Law Expert Lawyer”

Posted by: R.T., 8 months ago.

Client Review: Jim represented me and a colleague as lead plaintiffs in a class action overtime lawsuit against my company. While I believed my case was open and... more
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5 star rating

“Attorney review”

Posted by: Tesha, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I was very pleased with the out come of my case. Justice was served. Jim and his team worked very hard.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements


Maryam Atighechi

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Maryam Atighechi , Sherman Oaks (CA), 2 months ago
Eli Mayer Kantor

I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and has given me excellent advice.

Endorsement from lawyer: Eli Kantor , Beverly Hills (CA), 11 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since V. James DeSimone was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1985 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Schonbrun DeSimone Seplow Harris & Hoffman, LLP 1990–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law 1985
Johns Hopkins University

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2012
Top 25 Plaintiff's Employment Lawyers in California Daily Journal 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Honorary Board Member Fostering Imagination 2006–2009
President Westside Legal Services 1990–1994
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Discovery in Employment Civil Rights Cases: Finding Where the Bodies are Buried Advocate 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Voir Dire and Opening Statement in Employment Discrimination Trial Successful Trial Techniques in Employment Law Litigation 2007
Winning Don't Come Easy, Tales from Trial Lawyers in the Trenches. California Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference 2007