James G. Bohm is a trial-tested litigator who handles construction-defect, business, trust and probate, and personal injury matters. In construction litigation he has represented owners, developers, general and subcontractors, and design professionals; in commercial matters he has defended and prosecuted complex disputes for large corporations, from contract claims to divestiture-related litigation. He regularly represents both trustees and beneficiaries in sophisticated, high-value trust disputes. Known for strategic courtroom advocacy, Mr. Bohm has extensive trial experience and a demonstrated history of delivering results in high-stakes cases.
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Practice Areas
39 years | 500 cases
39 years | 50 cases
39 years | 100 cases
19 years | 25 cases
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
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695 Town Center Dr., #700, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
bohmwildish.com/
"I endorse this lawyer's work. James Bohm is an energetic advocate for his clients. He has the ability to grasp complex concepts quickly and explain them in a straightforward way, a crucial asset for a litigator. His preparation for hearings and trials is meticulous."
"I have worked with Mr. Bohm on a number of personal injury matters. I have found him to be a very aggressive and experienced attorney devoted to representing individuals who have been injured be it physically or financilly. I fully endorse him without any hesitation."
Class action lawyer
2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Top Attorney, Daily Journal
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1987
Am. Jur. Award for Creditor's Rights and Bankruptcy, American Jurisprudence Society
1987
Class Salutatorian, Pepperdine University School of Law
1986
American Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional Law, American Jurisprudence Society
1986
American Jurisprudence Award for Remedies, American Jurisprudence Society
1985
West Publishing Award for Highest Scholastic Average in Class, West Publishing Company
1985
American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts, American Jurisprudence Society
1985
Am. Jur. Award for Criminal Procedure, American Jurisprudence Society
1997 - Present
Partner, Bohm Wildish & Matsen, LLP
1987 - 1997
Administrative Partner- Orange County office, Lewis D'Amato Brisbois & Bisgaard
2008 - Present
Pepperdine University School of LawMember of the Board of Visitors
2005 - Present
Orange County Sherrif's Advisory CouncilCommissioner
2000 - Present
Association of Business Trial Lawyers Orange County ChapterPast President
2006 - 2007
Orange County Bar AssociationMember Resolutions Committee
2004 - 2004
Presidential Elector CollegeElector
1996 - 2003
Orange County Bar FoundationBoard of Trustees
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
undergraduate
2006
Moderator on Panel for Insurance Issues
2003
Moderator on Panels for Jury Selection, Opening Statement and Closing Argument
2001
Extricating Your Company from the Death Grip Lease
2003
2002
1990
1986
English
