James Andrew Quadra

James Andrew Quadra

also known as Jim Quadra, James Quadra

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business

4 Embarcadero Center, Ste. 1400, San Francisco, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 90%

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. Mr. Quadra speaks Spanish fluently and coordinates with litigators in Spanish-Speaking countries on matters involving cross border litigation.

39 years | 500 cases

90%
Business 10%

39 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

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Location

Quadra & Coll, LLP

4 Embarcadero Center, Ste. 1400, San Francisco, CA, 94111

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James Andrew Quadra's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | February 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best, Most Trustworthy Lawyer for High Stakes Litigation

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...hat wasn't getting us the results we needed. We terminated them, hired Jim's firm, they developed a strategy, and before long the case was settled with terms favorable to us. Jim is now the first person I call anytime my organization is faced with anything close to bet-the-company litigation. He's the guy we trust most.

Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Ethical and Legal 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

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Knowledgable & Strong Advocate

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...tood, it is evident that Mr. Quadra is a strong advocate for those of us who the system leaves behind. I am so honored to have experienced his work and met Mr. Quadra; if you want someone who will ensure you get the outcome you want, and advocate for you on a legal level, please see Mr. James Quadra!

Posted by Tian | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer - couldn't be happier with my choice!

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...eir service. I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for legal help.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the best!

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...gs forward for months, I finally decided to switch counsel and that's when I met James and his partner, Rebecca. My experience with the lawsuit changed dramatically once I started working with James. Before James, I had many sleepless nights. After working with James, I slept well knowing that James and Rebecca are not only extremely smart but also extremely efficient with their work. James and Rebecca were able to make 3-4 times more progress in 1/2-1/3 of the time than my previous law firm. Not only that, James and Rebecca took time to really understand the situation and heard me out whereas the previous law firm, I didn't feel like they cared. With James and Rebecca, I always felt that they cared about me as a person. James and Rebecca were able to resolve the lawsuit for the company and helped us reach a great outcome. James is also very caring, extremely bright, but also knows when to be very aggressive. He's an extremely competent attorney and throughout my entrepreneurial career, I know I will be relying on James whenever I need legal counsel. If you have the privilege of working with James and Rebecca, you should consider yourself very lucky. I certainly feel lucky to have met James and to have James help my company through the tough litigation we were going through.

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James Andrew Quadra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Machaela Mingardi

Litigation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J Dorit

Litigation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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M. Miller

Litigation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barron Weinstein

Class action lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Robert Kopelson

Litigation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney, hard working and caring too."

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J Dorit

Litigation lawyer

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Machaela Mingardi

Litigation lawyer

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Rebecca Coll

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2009 - Present

San Francisco Legal AID Society - Employment Law Center

Member, Board of Directors

2006 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Panel Member Early Settlement Program

2004 - Present

San Francisco Unified School District's Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Chairperson

2004 - Present

Board of Directors, Buen Día Family School

President

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Complete® Cases, J.C.C.P. 4521 (Lazar et al vs. AMO, Inc. et al., O.C.S.C. No. 07-CC-01296).

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.

Vienna Hall, et al., v. Cinema 7, Inc., et al., S.F. Sup. Ct. No. 02-409105.

The Class obtained a judgment regarding liability at trial in 2007 which led to a $3,740,000 settlement.

Old Republic Title Company Cases, J.C.C.P. No. 4111; (Wisper v. Old Republic Title Company, et al.)

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

John LaBriola v. Bank of America, N.A. et al., No. 12-0079 (CW) (U.S.D.C., N.D. Cal)

The case was removed to federal court and is currently in the initial pleadings stage

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Education

1987

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

County Counsels’ Association of California 2012 Annual Conference

Issues and Consideration for Public Entities Entering Large-Scale Multi-Party Litigation as Plaintiffs

2011

Recorder Roundtables

How to Build a Successful Smaller Law Firm

2011

Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs' Presentation Regarding ADR for International Disputes

Arbitration to Resolve International Disputes

2010

CEB MCLE Winter Fair

Torts Practice: Recent Developments

2009

CEB MCLE Winter Fair

Torts Practice: Recent Developments

2008

CEB MCLE Winter Fair

Torts Practice: Recent Developments

Publications

2011

Recorder Roundtables Starting Your Own Small Firm

Languages

Spanish

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