Ira James Harris

Ira James Harris

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 44 years

Litigation Lawyer at Orinda, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Commercial ... +2 more

One Camino Sobrante, Suite 208, P.O. Box 1478, Orinda, CA

About Ira

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 45%

Ira has successfully tried over 200 cases before various judges, juries and arbitration panels across the state, including several severe personal injury and wrongful death matters.

44 years

45%
Real Estate 25%

Involving almost any real estate matter including acquisition and development, the purchase and sale of real estate, leases, construction contracts and disputes as well as defects in the residential or commercial improvements.

9 years

25%
Commercial Real Estate 15%

Involving business contracts, fraud and non-disclosures as well as partnership and corporate shareholder disputes including dissolution.

9 years

15%
Arbitration 10%

Both in arbitrating cases for clients as well as acting as a arbitrator selected by the parties.

9 years

10%
Insurance 5%

Involving commercial general liability, property damage and directors errors and omissions coverages.

9 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 500-650 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Harris Ira Law Office Of

One Camino Sobrante, Suite 208, P.O. Box 1478, Orinda, CA, 94563

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Ira James Harris's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Ted | June 29, 2015

Real Estate Lawsuit

When I was looking for a trial attorney to help me win a lawsuit, I wanted to find someone with the following attributes: Confidence we could win, Trustworthy and honest, Efficient and thorough, Integrity in his work ethics. This is why I chose Ira James Harris. I will always be indebted to him, ...there was no one better. Thank You, Ira.

Posted by Anthony | June 25, 2015

Ira J. Harris

Over the years, Ira has handled both a breach of contract and an eminent domain case on behalf of our partnership. Both cases were complicated and involved government agencies. Ira was able to settle both cases in our favor and with positive results.

Posted by Mark | June 16, 2015

AN ACE!

Ira is an excellent choice for representation...you've found the best so look no further! We had a complicated real estate transaction case that took several years to settle but Ira managed to settle it in our favor without going to court. We've worked with a number of different legal firms with d...ifferent areas of expertise throughout our years in business and none have been as efficient, organized and successful as Ira. We recommend him without reservation and would give him 10 stars....he's not just EXCELLENT; he's EXTROADINARY!!

Posted by David | June 15, 2015

Highly Recommended

Our firm has used Ira Harris on many matters over the last decade or so with excellent results. Mr. Harris is extremely competent, and has handled all our matters in an efficient and professional manner. Most cases have been resolved without going to court or arbitration. On the two cases that I... personally managed that could not be settled, Ira handled the litigation process flawlessly. We not only prevailed, but were awarded all of our attorney fees and costs.

Posted by Don | June 14, 2015

Ira Harris, Esq.

When I encountered an unethical employee in my business, I asked an attorney friend of mine for assistance. Without hesitation he recommended Ira Harris in Orinda. After reviewing the case with Ira, he essentially took charge of the situation and with some strong action on his part we were able to... resolve the issues completely to my satisfaction. I consider Ira to be extremely honest, trustworthy and a hard worker who gets the job done with a minimum of delay.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Associations

2000 - Present

Orinda Chamber of Commerce

Member

1990 - Present

HBA

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Haskell v. Maloon

Arbitrator's Award

Mid Peninsula Endoscopy Associates v. Healthsouth

Settled

Modesto Irrigation District v. San Joaquin Wetlands Associates

Settled

Spies v. Emley

Settled

Brown v. Edgewater Powerboats

12-0 Jury Verdict

San Joaquin Wetlands v. Cox

Settled

Zeppenfeld v. Reilley

12-0 Jury Verdict for Fraud

Skarlatos v. Nord

Settled

EPR v. Bay Imaging

Defensed.

Carrau v. Marvin Windows

12-0 Jury verdict on Warranty and Strict Liability

Verlander v. Burns

Arbitration Award

Sofrano Amper v. Standard Pacific

Settled

Godwin v. Kaiser Center

Settled

Latka v. Dean Witter Reynolds

NASD Award

Linda Carter v. Able Termite

12-0 Jury verdict

Bellevue v. Prager

Settled

Milens Jewelers v. McNeal

10-2 Jury Verdict

Keller v. Western Title

Defensed

Mason v. City of Richmond

Defensed

Numis International v. Birdsall

Defense Judgment

Earl Anthony v. Corrie Development

Judgment for Specific Performance

Khawaja v. Khawaja

Defensed. Judgment on Cross complaint

Seymour Hipshman v. Stanley DiVencenzi

10-2 Jury verdict for Defense

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Education

1981

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of California, Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1993

Building Industry Association

Documenting Your Agreement and Your File

Languages

English

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