James Ralph Spievak

James Ralph Spievak

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 53 years

Business Lawyer at Oceanside, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Family

3921 Oceanic Dr, Suite 803, Oceanside, CA

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Reason: In-House Counsel

About James

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 50%

Represent start up and established corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Experienced in acquisitions, sale and dissolution of business entities.

53 years | 300 cases

50%
Litigation 30%

53 years | 200 cases

30%
Family 20%

Limited practice in family law representing parties in contested dissolution and support modification procedings in state court.

53 years | 500 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 53 years

State: California

Acquired: 1972

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Location

Hearing Lab Technology, LLC

3921 Oceanic Dr, Suite 803, Oceanside, CA, 92056

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James Ralph Spievak's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2008 | Personal Injury

Outstanding representaion. Made my dificult case easier on for me to endure.

Jim Spievak broke down both legal and my personal participation in a way I could understand and put my best efforts forward. Jim worked and won a large personal injury case for my several years ago. It was a very difficult time for me. Jim took on my case and in a very skilled manor approached thi...s case with sensitivity and resolve. He had all my interests covered. I was so please with his skills and the award granted because of him. I have since used him for all my legal needs. He has set up business partnerships, reviews all my contracts, advises my on my estate plan and will look after all my affairs in the future. My experience with Jim Spievak is of the highest merit, as he set the bar very high for me. I without hesitation give him the highest of marks.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes

At last

In the beginning of our working relationship I found his attention to detail and complete review of our case frustrating as I wanted quick answers and action. As time went on I became very thank for those two traits. I found his work to be complete and I was never surprised as a situation wore on. Of...ten in the past I would be in the middle of a situation only to find out new things and new possible outcomes, I had no surprises with Jim. he brought something extra to each case, which was honesty and keeping me honest even, when in the heat of a situation I wanted to be impulsive. He would make clear the proper course to take and gently moved me in that direction. His loyalty to me as a client was far beyond what I have experienced in the past I have a lot of trust in Jim and recommend him to any one needing competent representation , especially with difficult situations

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

San Diego Magazine, Outstanding Lawer in San Diego

2012

San Diego Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

San Diego Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - 2013

President, James R. Spievak, A Professional Corporation

1996 - 2006

Partner, Annis & Spievak

1984 - 1996

Partner, Shenas, Shaw & Spievak, APC

Associations

1988 - Present

Consumer Attorney of San Diego-Awards Committee

Member

1976 - Present

American Bar Association

Business Section

2008 - 2010

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Co-Chair-Awards Committee

2006 - 2009

San Diego County Bar Association/Lawyer Referral & Information Service

Board Member

2005 - 2006

San Diego County Bar Association

Vice President

2005 - 2006

San Diego County Bar Association

Chair- Facilities Committee

2004 - 2005

San Diego County Bar Association

Treasuer

2003 - 2006

San Diego County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1972

Univ of San Diego SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

San Diego Lawyer Magazine Solo Acts
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