Jame P. Mascaro is an experienced litigation attorney with a proven track record of success representing clients in a broad range of cases. He has successfully represented clients in cases involving, among other things, breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, insurance coverage, legal malpractice, probate, real estate, personal injury, and employment. From helping plaintiffs recover millions of dollars, to preventing catastrophic judgments against defendants, Mr. Mascaro has helped countless corporations and individuals resolve their most important legal disputes.
In addition, Mr. Mascaro advises clients in all aspects of estate planning, including multi-generational wealth transfer planning, tax planning, probate and trust administration, property tax issues, charitable giving, and business succession.
Mr. Mascaro is also active in the legal community, having served as Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association’s Education Committee and as a sponsored coach for the Constitutional Rights Foundation's Mock Trial Program.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2000 | 10/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 128 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services | State Bar of California | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Mascaro Law Firm | 2009 - 2018 |
Attorney | Rus, Miliband & Smith, A Professional Corporation | 2001 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Orange County Bar Association, Education Committee | Chairman | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2000 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Association of Business Trial Lawyers | Member | 2000 - Present |
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Orange County Bankruptcy Forum | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Orange County Lawyer Magazine | Non-Competition Agreements in California: The Fine Line Between Good and Bad | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Boston University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Program Chair, Practical Ethics of Engagement Agreements | Ethics | 2014 |
Program Chair, Immigration Law 101 | Immigration Law | 2014 |
Program Chair, The Ethics of Advocacy | Legal Ethics | 2013 |
Program Chair, Recruiting and Retaining Lawyers with Children - Bias, Employment Law, and Good Business | Elimination of Bias | 2012 |
Program Chair, Legal Ethics: Do the Right Thing and Avoid Malpractice | Legal Ethics | 2012 |
Program Chair, Bankruptcy Basics for the Non Bankruptcy Lawyer | Bankruptcy | 2012 |
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Case name | Outcome |
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Potter v. Wilson | Confidential Settlement |
AAA v Manheim | Summary Judgment |
MAFS v. Select California Auto Services | Settled |
Tomkinson v. Royal Hawaiian | Settled |
Morgan Stanley v. Mega Capital | Settled |
In re Remtech | Settled |
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Payne v. Gaeta | Settled |
Wardy v. Corona Highlands | Settled |
FTC v. First Alliance Mortgage Co. | Settled |
NZMP (USA) Inc. v. Siegel, et al. | Settled |
Casey v. U.S. Bank | Judgment |
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Roy Comer, Litigation Attorney on Sep 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known of Jame for several years. He is an excellent and knowledgeable litigation attorney who is well respected by his peers. He has shown, through his chair of the Education Committee of the OCBA, a strong desire to see the best results for his clients and improving the knowledge of other attorneys in Orange County. He is a man of commitment and integrity. You will be in excellent hands if Jame is your attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Andrew Dallmann, Business Attorney on Sep 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jame is an experienced litigation attorney. He is very knowledgeable on a wide range of business litigation matters, and is a dedicated and conscientious attorney.
Gregory Berk, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jame is an experienced and dedicated lawyer. We work together on the Orange County Bar Association Education Committee and he is a great asset.
Marie DiSante, Litigation Attorney on Jul 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jame is a very experienced litigator, well-respected by his colleagues for his expertise, commitment to his clients, and professionalism.
James Manning, Debt and lending agreements Attorney on Jan 10, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer because he had a good grasp of the law and the facts, then suggested how we might resolve the matter. He was a tough, but fair and ethical opponent. I look forward to working with or against him again.