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Adam Jay Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 18 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Military Law

About Adam

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 50%

Assist in all phases of the life of a boat owner, passenger, or employee: Purchase/Sale, Salvage, Personal Injury, Shipping, Charters, and more.

18 years | 50 cases

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Military Law 50%

Administrative Lawyer for US Coast Guard

8 years | 200 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Adam Jay Jaffe's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (14) 4 star (1)
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Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

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

Very helpful and answered a few simple questions for me!

Adam was very quick to respond and was very helpful. At this point I only needed a quick consultation but based on his knowledge and if I need further assistance on my case I will be happy to hire him in the future. Thank you Adam!

Posted by Darryl Aken | April 3, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

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

Boat Lien

Adam called me very quickly after I posted my questions. He answered my questions and suggested a number of solutions. I would enthusiastically recommend Adam as an knowledgeable attorney.

Posted by Carolina | October 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best corporate law attorney in San Diego!

I highly recommend Adam Jaffe! He is a brilliant attorney that truly cares about his clients. He's professionalism, work ethic and excellent service is truly remarkable! I was in a legal mess for about 4 years with a less than reputable gym in San Diego's East Village. As soon as I hired Adam, th...ings started to happen and won my case in less than 3 months. Thank you Adam! You are the best!

Posted by solarfleck | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Help With My Business

Adam helped me set up my business at a very reasonable rate. When I had questions about tasks that I could perform his answer was usually yes, you can do that yourself without me. I'd look it up online and he'd be right about what I could and couldn't do on my own. I found Mr. Jaffe to be very perso...nable, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and always upbeat (looking for ways to get things done rather than saying that's not possible). The obvious exception to that was liability - he is quick to steer away from potential problems that I wouldn't have seen as a problem. He never talks down to clients, and is good at putting everything into plain language so it's easy to understand. One other thing, if you're forming a corporation I suggest allowing Adam to personalize your articles rather than copying generic articles from the Internet. If he has set your business up he can do a much better job defending it if someone decides to sue. My experience with him is with business, but he does general litigation, too. In my experience an attorney that's honest about what I can do and shouldn't do on my own is going to be up front about his ability to help you with a specific category of litigation or not. If not he'll have a reference for someone that is good in the specific area you need. If you're looking for an attorney I strongly recommend speaking with Adam Jaffe.

Posted by Craig | February 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, Helpful and Professional

My wife and I contacted Adam Jaffe a few months back regarding a judgment that was filed against us. After numerous phone calls to various attorneys, we were serendipitously put in contact with Mr. Jaffe. At no charge, he listened to our situation and requested we give him permission to look into it ...further. After a day and a half of communicating, he said he would be able to assist us. Within a few weeks he had negotiated a settlement, reviewed the legal documents (Greek to us), and help us put this multi-year problem behind us. And as if by clockwork, at the 90-day mark, he insured that the release had be filed with the court. Mr. Jaffe was so very kind and empathetic to my wife and me. Consistently professional and honest. It is people like Mr. Jaffe that help renew one's faith in humanity, but more so in lawyers. To add icing to the cake, today we receive a check from Mr. Jaffe....the unused portion of our retainer. What a pleasant surprise. Thank you Mr. Jaffe

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Adam Jay Jaffe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Condor-Fisher

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 22

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"Attorney Jaffe is an experienced transactional and corporate attorney who provides tailor-made business advice with a wide breadth of expertise. I have perused one of his guides and been thoroughly impressed with his knowledge and experience. His answers are exact, founded on law and evidence. I endorse him unequivocally."

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Bethany Payton-O'Brien

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Oct 20

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"Mr. Jaffe is highly respected in admiralty and maritime matters. He is an accomplished lawyer, who is very knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Macneil

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Nov 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Giacomo Behar

Litigation lawyer | Mar 25

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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A. Felsen

Litigation lawyer | Oct 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer!"

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Frank Chen

Litigation lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Jaffe demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters. His responses on Avvo are remarkably thoughtful, articulate and accurate. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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William Ridings

Litigation lawyer | Sep 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jul 19

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Jeffrey Stinson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected in the legal community."

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Alan Richard

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jul 15

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"Adam Jaffe is well known in the Maritime Law community as an excellent attorney, one who is particularly skilled and knowledgeable in Admiralty and Maritime Law. I frequently read answers Mr. Jaffe posts on Avvo and I almost always agree with them entirely. He has impressed me with the the knowledge he conveys. His answers on Avvo are thorough and detailed. I am certain he brings this zeal to his representation of clients. I endorse him without hesitation or reservation."

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Jonathan Lacour

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. Adam consistently has insightful answers that demonstrate superior knowledge."

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Brent Pfeiffer

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Tegnelia

Litigation lawyer | Dec 04

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"An unwaveringly thorough and aggressive attorney, I would recommend Adam to anyone in need of representation in San Diego."

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Sagar Parikh

Litigation lawyer | Jul 09

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"Excellent litigation attorney."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

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"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

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"I endorse Attorney Jaffe. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Tomas Flores

Litigation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am honored to endorse Mr. Jaffe. Mr. Jaffe is one of the sharpest litigators I know. He has proven himself to be a capable, and effective counselor."

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Elizabeth Jamison

Litigation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked with Mr. Jaffe in the past, I can attest to his commitment to his clients, as well as his vast knowledge of the law. I strongly recommend Mr. Jaffe."

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Jeffrey Lampert

Unknown lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Other

"I have met Mr. Jaffe only by way of his Avvo contributions, but it is clear to me from having read a good portion of his answers, and the other endorsements from attorneys and clients, that Adam goes out of his way to represent his clients zealously, but with practicality, putting the client's interests first and foremost. His Avvo answers are not merely cookie-cutter type responses but reflect time taken for thought and the rendering of information in a concise manner, which no doubt carries over to his practice of law.."

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Bethany Payton-O'Brien

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Michael Macneil

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David Brahms

Military law lawyer

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Ryan Tegnelia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Lever

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Sigyn Halverstedt

General practice lawyer

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Frederick James

Litigation lawyer

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David Weil

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Shannon Smith

Litigation lawyer

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Anna Romanskaya

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Blair Schlecter

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Proctor In Admiralty, Maritime Law Association Of The United States

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best of San Diego - General Litigation, Best of San Diego

2015

Best of San Diego - General Litigation, Best Of San Diego

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Judge Advocate, United States Coast Guard

2017 - 2017

Sr. Associate Attorney, The Roth Law Firm, APLC

2012 - 2017

President, Jaffe Law Corporation

2010 - 2012

Director of Business & Legal Affairs / General Counsel, WeCosign, Inc.

2009 - 2012

Associate, Weil & Associates

2007 - 2007

Staff Attorney, Superior Court Of San Diego

2004 - 2007

Clerk, San Diego Superior Court

Associations

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

2004 - Present

American Society of International Law

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Kapp v. Hoover

Ruling for plaintif (my client) with award of pre-judgment interest, costs, and sanctions for frivolous appeal.

Vessel Assist Lake Havasu v. Andrade

Judgment for plaintiff (my client)

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Education

2006

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Phoenix

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1998

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

California Small Claims For The Real Estate Professional

California Small Claims For The Real Estate Professional

Publications

2012

Law Of The Sea Reports Tragedy of the Ocean Commons

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