James McKiernan

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James McKiernan

also known as James McKiernan Lawyers, Accident Law Center

4.9
79 reviews
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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 52 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Estate Planning

21 Santa Rosa St Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998
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About James

Biography

$315,000,000 WON for CLIENTS - Free Consultations - Call For Help

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

40%
Personal Injury 40%

40%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2020 2015
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

Licensed in California for 52 years

State: California

Acquired: 1973

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

James McKiernan Lawyers

21 Santa Rosa St Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

jamesmckiernanlawyers.com/

James McKiernan's Reviews

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Posted by Ashley | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend James and his team

James and his team are amazing. The whole team and James came together to help me tremendously with my case . I highly recommend James and his team . James went above and beyond and really made me feel comfortable and that got things done fast and efficiently. I had consulted with other lawyers about... my case and almost felt like giving up , but when I talked to James and his team I felt hope , happy, and motivated to continue and not give up . I cannot thank James and his team enough . They treat you with the upmost respect, make sure you are always comfortable, and all your questions are answered. James came through for me when no other lawyer could or wanted to. He really cares and makes sure you know that he cares. I am very happy I had a consultation with James and decided to have him help me with my case . He truly is amazing at what he does . I would recommend him to my family and friends if they ever needed a lawyer. Thank you James and team for your incredible service and hard work .

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great job- very, very helpful law firm.

Caleb and his staff were absolutely excellent. I would recommend them to anyone. They listened, were very professional and cared a lot about my case. If I could give them more stars on this review I would.

Posted by Rachel | May 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Highly recommend

The entire staff with whom I have communicated have been wonderful. Robert took control of the process following my car accident and put my mind at ease. I couldn't have done it on my own. I highly recommend this James McKiernan Law firm.

Posted by Sarah | April 27, 2023 | Car Accidents

An Amazing and Educated Team that is Here for You

I reached out to James McKiernan and team post an auto accident, with the hopes that I would come out with a better understanding of what my insurance company was trying to accomplish, and what my abilities were. James and his team were fast to reach out, hear my story, offer solid advise, and suppo...rt me every step of the way for weeks. They made accessing them easy, and were prompt on follow up. I could not have closed out my auto accident with such confidence without James and his team.

Posted by Anthony | August 13, 2022 | Landlord & Tenant

Expert Lawyer

James Mckiernan, on at least 2 recent occasions provided clear, focused and expert legal counsel to me, I highly recommend James Mckiernan! One case concerned California tenant rights and the other concerned real property.

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James McKiernan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Caleb Anthony

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. McKiernan is the most skilled and creative legal mind of his generation. His range of experience in unmatched: attorney, judge, and even law school Dean. He sees angles in his advocacy for clients that no one else does...and that makes all the difference! When you put your trust in James McKiernan, you put your trust in the best."

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Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1998

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2020

Top 10, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2019

Top 10, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2018

Top 10, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Principal, James McKiernan Lawyers

1975 - 1983

Judge, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court

1974 - 1975

Attorney, Girardi & Keese

1973 - 1974

Clerk, Central District Superior Court - Los Angeles

Education

2003

Regent University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1972

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Fordham Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Italian

Spanish

Activity

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