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also known as Jim Quadra, James Quadra
Mr. Quadra is a trial attorney with extensive litigation experience in class actions and cases involving employment issues, unfair business practices, business disputes, civil rights, police misconduct, municipal law, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He has tried cases in state and federal courts.
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Acquired: 1987
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4 Embarcadero Center, Ste. 1400, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Posted by James | February 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
As the GC of a large organization with complex legal issues, I'm required to hire lawyers for all variety of cases. We first hired Jim several years into a complex lawsuit that presented an existential risk to the company. We had hired a big name, national law firm that was costing a fortune, but t...
Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Spent a lot of time working hard to do the ethical right thing as well as the legal right thing to win the cases. Total cost way below what other attorneys would charge...
Posted by Aqra | May 25, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
I had reached out to Mr. James Quadra when I felt like I had no options, it was after our initial conversation that I knew what my rights were and the privileges I am entitled to. Mr. Quadra was very well knowledgable on the legal side of my experience and was able to inform me in a way that I unders...
Posted by Tian | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
James (Jim) is an excellent lawyer. He and his partner Rebecca are extremely professional and passionate. Mostly importantly, he deeply cares for his clients. Jim guided me throughout my case and provided critical guidance and support. I could've never resolved my case as smoothly as I did without th...
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I feel extremely fortunate to have found and worked with James Qudra. For my startup, I had a shareholder dispute that later escalated to a full blown lawsuit. Before meeting James and his partner Rebecca, my company hired an outside counsel to help with the case. After not being able to move thin...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim Quadra over 20 years both as opposing counsel and as co-counsel. He has a brilliant mind for litigation and problem solving. You definitely want him on your side."
"I have known Mr. Quadra professionally for over 20 years and have worked on numerous cases with him. He is an exceptionally talented litigator and strategist, who also possesses the highest ethical standards. I highly recommend him."
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2013, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2014 SF Mass Tort/ Class Actions Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers in America, 20th Edition, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Northern California Super Lawyer 2013, Northern California Super Lawyers
2012
Northern California Super Lawyer 2012, Super Lawyer Magazine
2012
The Best Lawyers in America, 19th Edition, Best Lawyers in America
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2012, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Northern California Super Lawyer 2011, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2011, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Northern California Super Lawyer 2010, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2010, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Northern California Super Lawyer 2009, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2009, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2008, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Northern California Super Lawyer 2008, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2007, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Northern California Super Lawyer 2007, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2006, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Northern California Super Lawyer 2006, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Northern California Super Lawyer 2005, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2005, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012 - Present
Partner, Quadra & Coll, LLP
2010 - 2012
Partner, Calvo Fisher & Jacob, LLP
1998 - 2010
Partner, Moscone, Emlidge & Quadra, LLP
1990 - 1998
Deputy City Attorney, SF City Attorney's Office
1988 - 1990
Associate, Severson & Werson
1987 - 1988
Associate, Gray Cary Ames & Frye
2009 - Present
San Francisco Legal AID Society - Employment Law CenterMember, Board of Directors
2006 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoPanel Member Early Settlement Program
2004 - Present
San Francisco Unified School District's Citizens' Bond Oversight CommitteeChairperson
2004 - Present
Board of Directors, Buen Día Family SchoolPresident
The action has been certified and is currently scheduled for trial in June 2011 before Judge David Velasquez in Orange County Superior Court. Jim Quadra is co-lead counsel.
The Class obtained a judgment regarding liability at trial in 2007 which led to a $3,740,000 settlement.
The class settled a portion of the case for more than $3 million. The trial regarding the remaining claims resulted in judgment for customers of escrow services throughout California of $14 million. Mr. Quadra was one of trial attorneys who tried the case
The case was removed to federal court and is currently in the initial pleadings stage
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Issues and Consideration for Public Entities Entering Large-Scale Multi-Party Litigation as Plaintiffs
2011
How to Build a Successful Smaller Law Firm
2011
Arbitration to Resolve International Disputes
2010
Torts Practice: Recent Developments
2009
Torts Practice: Recent Developments
2008
Torts Practice: Recent Developments
2011
Spanish