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V. James DeSimone

Also known as Jim DeSimone
V. James DeSimone

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 75% Employment / Labor
    23 years
  • 15% Civil Rights
    23 years
  • 10% Personal Injury
    23 years

Fees & Payments

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-●●●● - show
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Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Stella Espinoza Browne

Mr. DeSimone is a highly experienced and skilled attorney. Mr. DeSimone is very well-respected in the legal community. I endorse Mr. DeSimone without... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stella Browne , Upland (CA), 3 months ago
Armen Michael Tashjian

I wholeheartedly endorse Jim's work. He is an excellent trial lawyer whose mission is to fight and defeat injustice. Jim is also a dedicated man... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Armen Tashjian , Los Angeles (CA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 24 years since V. James DeSimone was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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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 2009
Nominated Trial Lawyer of the Year 2008 Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles 2008

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

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I am not being paid for all the hours that I work....
V.'s answer: This conduct is unlawful and you should consult a lawyer. You can find a lawyer in Knoxville, TN... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Discovery in Employment Civil Rights Cases: Finding Where the Bodies are Buried Advocate 2007

Cases
Title:
Benham v. Walgreens
Practice Area:
Civil Rights
Outcome:
$2.1 Million Verdict
Description:
$2.1 million jury verdict on behalf of a female customer of Walgreens for false arrest and civil rights violations resulting in the Consumer...

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