James Geagan
About James
Biography
Mr. Geagan has recognized expertise in medical malpractice and general
personal injury cases and was recognized by the National Law Journal in
June of 2001 as National Litigator of the Month. For the
groundbreaking case of Bergman v. Chin, a verdict establishing that the
failure to provide adequate pain medication to a terminally ill patient
violates the California Elder Abuse Statutes. He is a member of the
Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States and has frequently acted
to act as an instructor by the State Bar of California in its certified
Continuing Education program for California lawyers. Mr. Geagan is
also asked to be a frequent guest on Len Tillem's radio show aired on
KGO 810.
In addition to representing thousands of clients
over the years, he has lectured extensively to attorney and medical
groups, has taught law school, and published a number of articles in
legal and other periodicals.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
14 years
14 years
14 years
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-40%
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Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James Geagan
846 Broadway, Sonoma, CA, 95476
Law Offices of James Geagan
1 Embarcadero Center 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Experience
Honors
2010
One of the top attorneys in Northern California, SuperLawyers
2009
One of the top attorneys in Northern California, Superlawyer
2008
One of the top attorneys in Northern California, Superlawyer
2001
Litigator of the Month June 2001, National Law Journal
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
1982 - 1982
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
The identities of the parties and the amount of the settlement were made confidential as a condition of settlement by the defendants.
The identities of the parties and the amount of the settlement were made confidential as a condition of settlement by the defendants.
the plaintiffs received a jury verdict of $1,500,000
The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,600,000.
The Napa County jury awarded him $792,500
The Napa County jury found for the employees on all counts, awarding them back overtime pay, penalties for missed breaks and lunches, other penalties, interest and reimbursement of their attorneys fees.
Education
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1985
Activity
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