James Henry Cordes

I came to James in a rather difficult time period in my life and he exceeded all of my expectations. He was thoughtful, intelligent and thorough. He was able to resolve my case in a reasonable amount of time obtaining a more than fair resolution. I hope that I never have to hire another lawyer but... if I do I will certainly use Jim again.

There are numerous lawyers in Santa Barbara and I needed one for the first time in my life. James Cordes made me one of his happy clients. Beginning with the first encounter, I knew we were going to have a positive collaboration. He listened patiently while I narrated my story. He demonstrated in...terest by asking pertinent questions. Mr. Cordes maintained a professional endeavor throughout our collaboration and explained in details his strategy to succeed. He was always accommodating to facilitate our meetings by being accessible by phone, e-mails and in person. Mr. Cordes demonstrated a deep understanding of the situation and the steps needed to optimize a positive outcome. His genuine warm and friendly personality made me at ease during stressful situations like depositions and court appearance. Mrs Cordes has my gratitude and respect. I have already recommended him to my friends.

I liked working with Mr. Cordes because he took time to explain the entire process at the beginning, potential outcomes, and provide additional details about the nuances along the way. It is important to be a well-informed client because I was better able to do my part. I believe a successful outco...me requires lawyer and client to be a partnership, and it was with Mr. Cordes. I asked a lot of questions about alternatives and approaches and he was always informative, never condescending.