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4.9 /5.0
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James McKiernan
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Biography
Firm founder, James McKiernan, is a San Luis Obispo personal injury attorney with over 35 years of legal experience. The results he has obtained for his clients has merited his inclusion in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This is a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million-dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients. Less than one percent of all lawyers in the U.S. belong to this organization; this demonstrates the difficulty of achieving such a high level of results for personal injury victims.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
Personal Injury
40%
Estate Planning
10%
Wrongful Death
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
2024 2020 2015
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 45 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
Licensed in California for 52 years
State: California
Acquired: 1973
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998
Location
James McKiernan Lawyers
(805) 544-8329
Fax
21 Santa Rosa St Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
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Posted by Dyan | May 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
A law firm, they treat you like family
James McCannan law firm did an amazing job on the outcome of my motorcycle accident. He went 100 steps beyond what he had to do for me. His whole law firm is amazing, special kudos goes out to Maria ..
Posted by Pam | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
The Lawyers that Fight for You
I slipped and broke my left arm last December. Because of the nature of the incident, I felt that I needed representation; and I tried calling a few firms, who stated they were busy, or they wouldn't take my case. Luckily, one firm referred me to James McKiernan, and I thank God that they did. Right ...
Posted by Arianna | April 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recomened James
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 m...
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...
Posted by Gregory Thompson | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Zero to settlement...within days.
Was involved in a pedestrian vs auto incident...broke my neck and fractured ribs. Awake with pain and discomfort i called his office at 4am from hospital bed and left msg...he returned my call within hours and was at my hospital bed by 8:30, when hospital opens for visitors. Impressive, to say the le...
James McKiernan's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
John Hayes
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1998
updated on 01/20/2016This 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
Legal Answers