James Ernest Ballidis

James Ernest Ballidis

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 40 years

Car accident Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Personal Injury

4400 Macarthur Boulevard Suite 370, Newport Beach, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 70%

If you need help with an auto accident, injuries, property damage, we offer 30 years of solutions honed from experience handling over 6000 cases. From large to small, we offer every client whose case we accept the opportunity to Soar Above, not just survive a injury accident.

47 years | 6,000 cases

70%
Personal Injury 10%

If you need help with an injury caused by someone's negligence other than an auto accident, we have handles over 500 cases like yours and won 98.7% of them. Contact us and let us help you with your injury and damages.

47 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

34%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie

4400 Macarthur Boulevard Suite 370, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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James Ernest Ballidis's Reviews

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Posted by Jane | January 20, 2014 | Personal Injury

Jim...You're the best!

Approximately two years ago, I had the unfortunate experience of being in a rear-end car accident. The young women, who was texting did not even look up and hit me at around 40 mph. I suffered severe whiplash along with soft tissue damage of the back and shoulder. After the shock wears off, you are... confronted with doctor visits, hospital bills, decisions on where to fix your car and of course talking with your insurance company. It can seem overwhelming at the time and especially if you are in a lot of pain. Fortunately, I had known Jim Ballidis through our mutual business networking group and I knew exactly who to call. Since this was my first accident, Jim explained the entire process of what I needed to do as well as what Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie would do for me. Jim's firm handled all communications with my insurance company, the car repair agency and towing yard. This allowed me focus on getting my health back so I could return to work. I highly recommend both Jim Ballidis and his law firm. He has a wonderful team of professionals working together and they kept me informed of every important detail of my case. I was more than pleased with my settlement and I appreciate the hard work Jim and his team provided to me. Although they have many clients, they always made me feel very special and this was a very nice benefit of being Jim's client. I can highly recommend Jim Ballidis for any personal injury claim you may have. He is an attorney that combines intelligence, ethics, and attention to detail. Thank you!

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Other

"This attorney has great determination and drive. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Caruso

Car accident lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ballidis is a fine lawyer with extensive experience in trial law and with wide knowledge about the local area and legal environment. He is responsive to his clients and their needs are his preeminent concern."

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Christopher Morales

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is simply the best at what he does. If I was injured in the Los Angeles area, my first phone call would be to Jim. He will fight for your rights and make sure that you are 100% compensated for your injuries."

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Vaughan De Kirby

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have practice law for almost 30 years. Over these 30 years I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many in my profession. I feel confident in saying that Jim Ballidis is the attorney to call if you or a family member has been injured as a result of another’s negligence in Orange County. The law can be complex and insurance companies are motivated only by profit at your expense. The best action you can take is to consult with an attorney like Jim Ballidis who has dedicated his practice to achieving justice on behalf of his clients. His consultations are free and the information you will receive can prove to be critical at what can be a very difficult time for you and your family."

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Timothy Miley

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because I know Jim Ballidis to be an extremely dedicated and hard working lawyer for his clients. His passion for seeking justice for his clients is unsurpassed and he should be the first lawyer a person should consider retaining if they have been injured in Southern California."

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Mark Anderson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Friend

"Jim is a great lawyer who really cares about his clients and his profession. He has written several publications that really help injured folks understand the entire process. I highly recommend Jim to those in SoCal who need an injury lawyer."

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Benjamin Glass

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Jim for a number of years and find that he is for a hard-working, ethical and diligent. He has written a number of consumer books that you should read practice picking to the adjuster or hiring any attorney. Our firm refers cases in the Newport Beach area to Jim."

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Michele Lewane

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim has been such a mentor to me and my practice. The fact that I concentrate solely on Workers' comp, Jim has been able to open my eyes in an objective manner. Jim Ballidis has helped me exponentially in how to best help clients help themselves. As an attorney to have such a unselfish approach makes it so much more rewarding. Jim has been so responsive and helpful to me."

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Jason Epstein

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is simply awesome. He provides so much useful and free information to anyone who visits his website that I would recommend anyone who has been injured in an accident in Sourthern California. Jim won't let you down."

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Dorie Rogers

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I;ve known Jim and his firm for several years. They are always professional and responsive. I refer clients knowing that the firm is reputable and honest in their assessment of each client's case. And, they care not only about the legal aspects of the case but the client's well-being. They are assertive in their representation and are true advocates for their clients. ."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2012

AV Rated Since 2001, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

1994

Hastings Advanced Advocacy Certificate, Hastings Law School

Work Experience

1985 - Present

President and trial attorney, Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie

Associations

1987 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1986 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1985 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1985 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cervical injury case settled

$400,000

Pedestrian awarded $975,000.

975,000

Truck accident causes right arm numbness

$320,000

Neck Injury from Rear End Collision

$400,000

Brain INjury causing Dim Future.

$10,000,000

Worker falls from second story

1,200,000

Head on Collision Fractures Leg

$1,000,000

Truck accident victim wins highly disputed case

3.2 Million

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Education

1985

Southwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

State Bar of California

California Jury Instruction IDevelopment Wrongful Death

2011

June Conference

California changes to Civil Litigation

2010

Meeting of the State Bar Judiciary Committee

California Civil Procedure changes

2007

No Fault Insurance Initiatives aftermath

No Fault Insurance Prospects After the Vote

2006

Balboa Yacht Club

Boating laws and liability

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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