Mr. Vernon has extensive experience in civil litigation, obtaining high-end settlements and verdicts ranging from defective products, dangerous drugs, medical malpractice, and sex abuse cases. Mr. Vernon was born in Alexandria, Virginia, attended elementary and high school in Idaho. After completing his undergraduate degree in 1993 with a Bachelors Degree in Economics, Mr. Vernon attended the University of Idaho Law School where he graduated in 1996. During law school, Mr. Vernon was a Langroise Scholarship recipient and selected as a National Moot Court Competitor.
Mr. Vernon is currently focusing his practice on helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse achieve justice for past wrongs and in so doing helping to protect children in the future. Mr. Vernon has proudly represented many hundreds of sexual abuse survivors in Idaho, Montana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Utah, Washington, Hawaii, and on the Navajo Nation. These cases have mostly involved claims against powerful religious and other organizations that failed to protect children from sexual abuse by persons in power over them.
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Chat withState: Hawaii
Acquired: 2021
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State: New York
Acquired: 2019
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: Utah
Acquired: 2018
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1626 Lincoln Way, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83814-2435
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Posted by Shawn | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding compassionate attorney
I entrusted my case to the James Vernon and Weeks firm and I could t be happier. Craig Vernon ultimately took over my case and was a professional from the very beginning. He or his paralegal quickly answered any questions I had and I was always consulted with every step of the way. I felt comforta...
Workers compensation lawyer
1999 - Present
Shareholder, James, Vernon & Weeks, PA
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
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