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James Michael Bergener

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 30% Personal Injury
    8 years, 1,200 cases
  • 30% Car / Auto Accident
    8 years, 1,200 cases
  • 20% Motorcycle Accident
    8 years, 800 cases
  • 10% Wrongful Death
    8 years, 400 cases
  • 10% Trucking Accident
    8 years, 400 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-45%), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Contact Information
  • Bergener & Associates
    4675 MacArthur Court
    Suite 1400
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Office: 949-729-1500
    Fax: 949-644-1005
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  • Bergener & Associates
    8880 Rio Dr.
    Suite 800
    San Diego, CA 92108
    Office: 619-263-4000
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  • Bergener & Associates
    101 California St.
    Suite 2450
    San Francisco, CA 94111
    Office: 415-673-4000
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Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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James M. Bergener is the managing attorney and founding principal of Bergener Associates, a firm specializing in injury tort litigation. As counsel for... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
5 star rating

“excellent lawyer”

Posted by: Gary, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: We hired Mr. Bergener to represent us for a car accident in which my wife was injured (I was also a client). I expected that the process would... more
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“Professional and Compassionate Service”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I called Bergener & Associates after I was rear-ended at a stoplight. From the start everyone I spoke to was kind and knowledgeable. They started... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements

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James Byron Hardin

“James is a fantastic attorney and advocate for his clients. James works tirelessly to achieve the best results and does so with a class and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Hardin , Newport Beach (CA), 13 days ago
Scott Jason Ferrell

“I fully endorse James Bergener. I have been impressed with James’ drive in aggressively pursuing his clients’ interests in the personal injury... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Ferrell , Newport Beach (CA), 13 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

9 years since James Michael Bergener was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2003 02/09/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at Bergener & Associates 2004–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Whittier College School of Law Juris Doctorate 2002
University of Utah Bachelor of the Arts 1999

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2010

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Los Angeles County Bar Association 2012-present
Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2010-present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Personal Injury Advice Larry on the Law 2012
Personal Injury Advice Larry on the Law 2011