James Bergener

James Bergener

also known as Sweet James

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

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

4220 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

At Sweet James, our accident attorneys have earned a reputation by consistently achieving results that make insurance companies pay attention. By putting our clients first, we’ve won more than $500 Million for accident victims.

23 years

50%
Personal Injury 30%

At Sweet James, we realize the full impact a personal injury or wrongful death accident can have on you, your loved ones, and your community. You don’t have to be in this alone. Pursuing compensation doesn’t have to be complicated.

26 years

30%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

Drivers often deny liability after an accident with a motorcycle – and an insurance company will evaluate your claim based upon their client’s statement. We work hard to build up your claim so, you get the compensation necessary to recover.

23 years

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

Semi-truck accidents are serious, even at low-speeds. The vast majority of truck collisions cause real injuries that won’t just go away on their own. The most important thing you can do after any large truck accident is to call the right attorney.

23 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sweet James Accident Attorneys

4220 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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355 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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1 Sansome Street, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA, 94101

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James Bergener's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible and unprofessional

I had a case with them a few years back from a referral and they did a horrible job of their due diligence when it came to finding out the other party's insurance limitations. Due to their negligence, they wasted time and my settlement money sending me to get MRI/X-Rays that were not able to be used ...for further treatments and the treatment they sent me to was horrible. I was VERY vocal about my needs at treatment and was ignored. I was not treated for my pain and suffering. back and knee injuries just don't go away, not even with $4500.

Posted by Eric | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney to retain in a personal injury litigation

Retained Attorney Bergener to handle my complex personal injury case when I determined my extensive insurance knowledge was not enough to deal with insurance companies who were just out there without my own personal interests in mind. If I need an experienced personal injury attorney again I would no...t hesitate to reach out to the Bergener firm again. Thank you James

Posted by Hanni Piirto | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did a great job!

I had a exquisite experience with each the lawyers and group of workers of the James. I had a small case and did now not expect a big agreement but they made certain to communicate with me at some stage in the whole technique and I ended up with a ways extra than I ever expected. I would sincerely ad...vise their offerings to all people.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent representative

I would rather suggest Attorney James to symbolize you. He become approachable and defined the entirety very it seems that. He become sincere with the choices I had to make and gave pertinent records to assists me in making affordable informed decisions. My outcome turned into fantastic and I felt li...ke he was genuinely on my aspect.

Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Always available when I had questions!

Mr. Bergener was very professional and personable thru the whole course of my case. He was available to answer my questions and offered his professional insight. Case closed in an efficient and timely manner. An absolute pleasure to work with!

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James Bergener's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Crockett

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I know Mr. Bergener to be an exceptional attorney. I've seen the amazing results he routinely obtains for his clients. His outstanding reputation throughout our legal community is by no accident. I am remarkably fortunate to be able to work and learn alongside someone of his caliber."

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Paul Campbell

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is very knowledgeable about personal injury cases. He is professional and courteous and I refer to him regularly. He works tirelessly for his clients."

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Jessica Castro

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"James is incredible. The care he pours into each and every client case is inspiring. James is the best combination of compassion and agreession. He truly cares for his clients and is an excellent attorney. His experience and knowledge of the field makes him the best attorney in the personal injury field. It has been a pleasure working for him thus far and I look forward to learning much more from him."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Other

"An attorney that is great at what he does and knows the law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Car accident lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Sachs

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very knowledgable and well respected attorney in our industry. He fights zealously for all his clients and is very honest and ethical. His honesty and sincerity to his clients shows through with every case. James is experienced and skillful, his experience allows him to be aggressive and competent in all his cases. He gives individual assessment and attention for all his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

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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Sean Cleary

Car accident lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Car accident lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Maryam Parman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known James for over ten years. I truly admire his honesty, sincerity and dedication to his clients. The attorneys at Bergener & Associates are extremely aggressive and competent in handling any type of personal injury matters. I strongly endorse James Bergener."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Melody Parman

Car accident lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J Smith

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Bergener. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"

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John Worman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clifford Horwitz

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an experienced and skillful attorney. He fights passionately for his clients' rights, as is evident by his record of success."

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Vanessa Cardinale

Personal injury lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bergener is a competent attorney who treats his clients with respect."

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Omid Elyaoudayan

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I fully endorse James Bergener. He is a skilled lawyer who is fiercely dedicated to securing the best possible resolutions for his clients. James is very knowledgeable and compassionate when it comes to personal injury matters. I know him to be a man of integrity and would not hesitate to recommend his firm to my friends and family."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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William Seegmiller

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know first-hand that James Michael Bergener goes out of his way to earn the trust of his clients. I trust his judgement personal injury matters and respect him as a fellow member of the California Bar Association."

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Jacob Whitehead

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Ted Wacker

Personal injury lawyer

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Brett Sachs

Personal injury lawyer

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Natalie Bausch

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Aria Miran

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Waltman

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Melody Parman

Personal injury lawyer

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Maryam Parman

Personal injury lawyer

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William Seegmiller

Personal injury lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2014

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2013

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2013

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2012

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Founding Partner, Sweet James LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2003 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrongful death

$2 Million

Fatal Pedestrian Accident

$1.5 Million

Doe vs. Doe

$510,000

Motorcycle Accident

$100,000.00

Buelna vs. Hill

$2.9 Million Jury Verdict

Doe vs. City of Chino

$1.75 million settlement

Auto vs. Big rig truck

$1.5 million settlement

Pedestrian vs. Bicycle

six figure settlement

Bouncer Assault

$1.0 million settlement

Large Truck Accident

$1 Million

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Education

2002

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Larry on the Law Personal Injury Advice

2011

Larry on the Law Personal Injury Advice

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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