James David Pacitti

James David Pacitti

also known as Pacitti Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation

9100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 725E, Beverly Hills, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Entertainment 70%

The firm provides legal services to clients in the entertainment industry, specifically in the areas of TV and film production. Past and present clients include producers, writers, actors and an Emmy winning TV production company.

20 years

70%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

The firm advises and assists clients in a wide array of corporate formation and operation matters including initial organization and formation to structural and operational matters.

20 years

20%
Litigation 10%

The firm's founder has represented thousands of clients in state and federal litigation cases across the country for over two decades.

28 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Pacitti Law Firm

9100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 725E, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

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James David Pacitti's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Charles_Curtis | January 01, 2012 | Debt Collection

For common, down to-earth, Legal Professional Credit Advisor help against Scavenger Creditors

I found Pacitti law firm by Google search. Suffering from stress, numerous severe health issues, the constant barrage of scavenger collector calls, I reached my limit of passive tolerance and reached out for help. I was extremely relieved to find Mr. James Pacitti, a seemly plain spoken Legal Profe...ssional who used words I understood. James returned EVERY call I placed, answered every E-Mail I sent timely and answered every question I had. His over the top help resolving the misguided legal matters at hand were great relief to me. Pleasant, thorough, knowledgeable, a compassionate listener, James quickly resolved the issues in my favor & conclusion. James backed down the credit predator collectors that were harassing me in error and gave me some level of sanity back. Thank you James. -

Posted by Shivananda Mizar | December 19, 2011 | Debt Collection

Review for Attorney Jim Pacitti

Jim has assisted me numerous times in addressing FDCPA/RFDCPA issues. Jim is extremely knowledgeable, responsive. Jim has assisted me in resolving these issues in a timely manner.

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James David Pacitti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Stanley

Car accident lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pacitti is an extremely effective personal injury attorney in the San Fernando Valley. Having seen his work product first hand, I highly recommend him."

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G. Thomas Martin

Car accident lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Entertainment lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Mr. James Pacitti. He is a well respected member of the legal community."

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Christopher Addy

Unknown lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Pacitti on hundreds of client matters. He is an excellent litigator and advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Bontrager

Unknown lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known James for several years and have had the pleasure of co-counseling with him on many cases. James is a very experienced and capable attorney who has helped thousands of individuals over his career. I have and will continue to refer potential clients to him who are in need of legal representation."

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Shireen Hormozdi

Debt collection lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"James Pacitti is an intelligent and thorough attorney. I worked with him on numberous FDCPA case and he is a top attorney in this field. I highly endorce Mr. Pacitti."

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Bret Schnitzer

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have seen this lawyer devote extensive time helping people on Avvo, and I think his responses are thoughtful, well based and helpful to the general public and legal community at large. I strongly endorse Mr. Pacitti as a good personal injury lawyer."

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Sandra Kotur

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Jim for almost 10 years professionally and personally. We worked as opposing counsel on several cases and he was a formidable opponent. Since I've known him, he has always had a favorable reputation as one of the best trial attorneys. I recommend him without reservation."

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Michael Agruss

Litigation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Pollack

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Jim since 1998. We worked together as public defenders in Sanford, Florida. Jim is not only an excellent trial attorney, he is a compassionate individual who strives to always do his best for his clients. Jim moved on to work for a very powerful personal injury law firm and tried to make a difference for all of his clients. Jim is an extremely hard worker and will attempt to achieve the best possible results for your case. Even though we are geographically far apart, I count him as one of my closest friends and trusted colleagues. Any client would be lucky to have him as their attorney."

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James Keeter

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Pacitti is an exceptionally intelligent, creative, professional, and hard-working advocate. I have known Jim and worked with him for years, and would mostly highly recommend him to all who are in need of outstanding legal representation."

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Terri Cohn

Business lawyer

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G. Thomas Martin

Debt collection lawyer

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Ryan Stanley

Litigation lawyer

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Sami Azhari

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mira Berry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shireen Hormozdi

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Hans Kennon

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Christopher Addy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Nicholas Bontrager

Debt settlement lawyer

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Adam Pollack

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Agruss

Debt collection lawyer

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Sandra Kotur

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Attorney, Pacitti Law Firm

2001 - 2007

Attorney, Morgan & Morgan

2000 - 2001

Associate, Grower, Ketcham, More', Rutherford, Noecker, Bronson & Eide, PA

1998 - 2000

Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender 17th Judicial Circuit

1997 - 1998

Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender of Delaware County

1995 - 1997

Corporate Counsel, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.

Associations

2011 - Present

Italian American Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

2007 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

2007 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

1997 - Present

Florida Bar

1996 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

1996 - Present

New York State Bar Association

American Bar Association

Education

1995

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

Florida Environmental Litigation

Toxic Mold Litigation

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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