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James S. Iagmin

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  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 23 years
James S. Iagmin
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About James

Hand-Crafted Law is Here.

For 20 years, James S. Iagmin (YAHG-min) has represented only plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury, employment, and real estate fraud cases. A tough advocate, he gets incredible results for his clients. Jim also brings integrity and humanity to the process. He helps clients cope with personal tragedy and sometimes stressful litigation. Jim believes that every client deserves honest and aggressive counsel from an experienced and skilled trial attorney.

  

Jim began at The Veen Firm, one of the most respected plaintiffs' law firms in San Francisco and all of California. Returning home to San Diego in 2000, he joined the preeminent law firm of Schoville & Arnell, LLP. There, he learned all aspects of complex injury cases, including premises liability, employment, government liability, wrongful death and product liability cases. He helped work-up an automobile product liability case that resulted in a record $369,000,000 jury verdict.

 

In 2008, Jim joined the Gomez Law Firm, obtaining several jury verdicts in excess of $1 million—each in a unique area of the law, including the first application of the elder abuse laws to an arm's-length real estate transaction. Due to his repeated success, the firm was re-named Gomez Iagmin Trial Attorneys in 2013.

 

 

In 2014, Jim partnered with his friend and colleague Jon Williams to form Williams Iagmin LLP.  Rather than delegating cases to junior attorneys, Jim and John personally handle all of their clients’ cases.  

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Practice areas

Brain injuryWrongful deathCar accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 50%

  2. Car accident: 25%

  3. Wrongful death: 15%

  4. Brain injury: 10%

Contact

2475 Kettner Boulevard
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Williams Iagmin LLP

2475 Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, CA, 92101

Website
http://williamsiagmin.com/james-iagmin/

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive199702/03/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
      Outstanding Trial Lawyer AwardConsumer Attorneys of San Diego2012
      Top AttorneySan Diego Daily Transcript2011
      Outstanding Trial Lawyer Awards (2)Consumer Attorneys of San Diego2010
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
      Outstanding Trial Lawyer AwardConsumer Attorneys of San Diego2009
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerWilliams Iagmin LLP2014 - Present
      Managing PartnerGomez Iagmin Trial Attorneys2013 - 2014
      PartnerThe Gomez Law Firm2008 - 2012
      AssociateSchoville & Arnell, LLP2000 - 2007
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers2011 - Present
      Inn of Court, EnrightMaster2010 - Present
      SuperlawyersN/A2010 - Present
      Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoPresident (2017)2000 - Present
      San Diego County Bar AssociationN/A2000 - Present
      State Bar of CaliforniaN/A1997 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of San Francisco School of LawJ.D.1997
      Loyola Marymount UniversityB.A.1991
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      MCLELitigating Brain Injury Cases2013
      MCLEVisual Presentation at Trial2013
      Deposition SkillsLitigation Skills2009
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Buell-Wilson v. Ford Motor Co. (2006) 141 Cal.App.4th 525
      Crowe v. County of San Diego (2010) 608 F.3d 406
      Ohton v. California State University of San Diego (2010) 180 Cal.App.4th 1402

      Reviews

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      Phenomenal attorney!!!

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      I had a complex case that could have taken several years to resolve. James was able to resolve the case in less than a year and recovered the maximum possible settlement. He is extremely professional and so intelligent that he is always several steps ahead of opposing counsel. He is not only an impressive attorney but also a fantastic human being. Highly recommended!!
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      Best i ever hired!

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      Good afternoon, I would really like to explicit my gratitude and thank the James, for constantly being there for me, in any situation or issues, that I had, they replied all my questions and concerns, each time I known as. I will virtually, refer my pals/family and co-employees to the law firm, because they made me feel like Family and that they CARED!!! Thanks
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      Compassionate and effective

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      Jim Iagmin did an excellent job.  I was hit by an un-insured driver and suffered a serious neck injury.  Jim treated me like family throughout the claims process and helped me get a UM policy limits                                 settlement.  I highly recommend Mr. Iagmin to anyone who has been seriously injured by someone else. 
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      Simply the best attorneys

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      Jim Iagmin and co-counsel Carree Nahama, did an awesome job. I suffered a catastrophic injury in an off-road accident. Mr. Iagmin and Ms. Nahama brought a difficult product liability case. Throughout the process, they treated me like family and helped me get a great settlement. I highly recommend Mr. Iagmin and Ms. Nahama to anyone with a serious injury case.
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      You won't find a better attorney to be your champion

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      I was lucky enough to be referred to Mr. Iagmin after I suffered injuries in an auto accident. He and his team are thorough, professional, patient, organized, dedicated, supportive, informative, and all around outstanding! I never felt like I was just another client or a burden, and Mr. Iagmin tailored his approach to my needs, as well as my personality. That's a gift you just don't see often anymore. I couldn't be more pleased with his handling of my case and the settlement he orchestrated for me. I will be forever grateful!
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      Honesty and Friendly

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      Mr. Iagmin and his team did an excellent job. I suffered an aggravation of a previous neck injury in a car accident. Mr. Iagmin and his team understood my injuries and how to present the case. They were very thorough and efficient. Mr. Iagmin and his team worked hard and we recovered the insurance policy limits.
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      Best personal injury lawyer in California!

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      Mr. Iagmin and his team did an outstanding job! I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury when my car was struck from behind by a large truck. Mr. Iagmin was very familiar with my type of injury and understood how it affected my family and me. He made sure I received the proper care and medical assistance throughout all my struggles. Mr. Iagmin and his team worked tirelessly to get us a great settlement! Even after the settlement was complete, Mr. Iagmin continued to check-in with my family and me to ensure we were doing okay. He treated us as if we were his family!
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      Treated Me Like Family

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      " Words can't explain how happy I am, once again thank you for everything you did for me. You're absolutely the best lawyer anyone could ever want and need, I'll never be able to thank you enough. Hope I can see you one more time and shake your hand and thank you in person." I sent that to Mr. Lagmin a couple of days after we find out the case was ready to be settled. Every single word of that is true, I couldn't ask for a better experience treated me like I was family as he told me from the very beginning. Always was in contact with me even when it was a waiting game he would call and just see how things where going and how I was. Absolutely going to miss talking to him but he re assured me that he will always be there if I needed anything what so ever. I would highly recommend him to anyone he will treat you like family. Thank you again Mr. Lagmin for everything.
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      Honest attorneys do exist!

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      Jim did a great job. Even though the police report was against us, Jim got the maximum recovery possible. I highly recommend him.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Edward Signaigo, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Anyone who hires Jim is in great hands. He is an outstanding attorney and also a very good guy.

      Michael Fremont, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. James is one of the best civil trial attorneys in San Diego.

      James Dicks, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      An extremely motivated, honest, caring, and intelligent attorney who works hard for the clients rights. He keeps up with the law by attending law seminars on a regular basis. I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney.

      Ross Jurewitz, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 25, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      James (I know him as Jim) is a tremendously skilled lawyer and partner at one of the best personal injury law firms in San Diego and California. He is a slight man with a warm heart but is absolutely dogged in his determination and support of his clients. He is a strong advocate and fights hard for his clients.

      Steven Gnau, Personal injury Attorney on May 5, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have known Mr. Iagmin since 1999 and have followed his career regularly since. He is one of the most well rounded personal injury litigators in Southern California with in-depth knowledge not only of the law, but the underlying factors that can complicate injuries cases such as insurance coverage, indemnity, and apportionment. I highly endorse him.

      Gregory Cartwright, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Jim Iagmin has a well deserved reputation for not only obtaining outstanding results for his clients, but also for being an extremely hardworking, smart and effective trial attorney. His commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics goes unsurpassed. These are not only my views, but the views of the broader San Diego legal community which has recognized Jim's unique talents several times in awarding him various honors and awards -- all of which he deserves. His focus on representation in the area of personal injury exclusively has served his clients well in the past, and any future client will be equally well served by this outstanding attorney. I know that he has obtained truly amazing jury verdicts and settlements for his clients, and I would not hesitate a moment to refer a close friend or family member to Jim to handle any personal injury matter.