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Jim Reynolds, Esq.
- Law Office of James Reynolds, Esg.
12760 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92130
(858)792-2900 ph.
(858) 259-6008 fax
email: jjr@jreynoldslaw.com
"For more than 25 years James Reynolds has represented clients in jury trials and bench trials, arbitration and mediations. His trial experience includes representation of clients in state, federal, and administrative forums. As a trial lawyer, James Reynolds has tried cases involving many issues, including professional malpractice, real estate and insurance."After spending 25 years at two large Downtown San Diego law firms as a partner, James has opened his own firm in order to provide more personalized and efficient services to his clients."
Practice Areas
- Business Litigation
- Construction
- Insurance
- Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Education
- J.D., California Western School of Law[cum laude and Law Review member](1983)
- B.A., California State University, San Diego(1977)
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- California Bar Association
- San Diego County Bar Association [Pro Bono Attorney]
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Board Certified Civil Litigation
Credentials
- Attorney-State of California
- Admitted to the Central and Southern Districts of the Federal Court of California.
- Member-American Board of Trial Advocates (with over 40 jury trials).
- A-V rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1988 (the highest rating available for ethics and legal ability).
Areas of Specialization
- INSURANCE
Represent domestic and foreign insurance companies in litigation matters, including declaratory relief actions, and provides coverage opinions.
Represent policyholders in determining scope of coverage and rights under General Liability, Errors and Omission and Directors and Officers insurance policies, and obtaining policy benefits.
- CONSTRUCTION
Represent owners, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in all types of contractual disputes, defect claims and liens.
Provides risk avoidance guidance and the preparation of contracts that focus on indemnity rights and the avoidance of disputes in the first instance.
His knowledge of insurance is a perfect fit for ensuring his construction clients obtain the maximum protection from all insurance policies, whether the client's own policy or the insurance of others.
- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
Making use of 25 years in the court room, combined with training in the area of ADR, Jim focuses on offering parties an alternative to the expense and time of litigation by serving as a mediator and arbitrator.
The fact he represented both plaintiffs and defendants over the years provides Jim the advantage of knowing the particular interest that each side face in a lawsuit and the considerations in reaching a resolution short of trial.
Training includes certificates from Pepperdine University (recognized as the leading trainer of mediators in the Nation), classes offered by the American Arbitration Association, the San Diego County Superior Court, and San Diego County Bar Association.
Experience includes over 20 years as arbitrator for the San Diego County Superior Court, 10 years for the San Diego County Bar Association Fee Dispute Panel, panel member of the American Arbitration Association for arbitrations and mediations, Settlement Conference Attorney for the San Diego County Superior Court, and private mediations.
- PERSONAL INJURY
Significant injuries cause tremendous hardship on individuals, and Jim is privileged to provide representation on a contingency basis. His experience in jury trials, insurance and medical liens provide the client with the experience required to reach a just and swift result.
Litigation Results
- 2004 Loelkes v. Employers Reinsurance Corp.
Bad faith claim against insurance company; obtained defense verdict for insurance carrier.
- 2003 O'Connor v. 2 Pharmaceutical Companies.
Confidential settlement on behalf of injured consumer. Contaminated prescription drug.
- 2002 Sinderholm v. El Centro Builders.
Fraud claim filed by multiple homeowners against developer. Obtained a dismissal motion prior to trial, based on failure to timely prosecute.
- 1998 Welcher et al. v. Mesa Realty.
Represented real estate broker in fraud action brought by multiple homeowners. Defense verdict.
- 1996 Wrongful death claim against foreign auto manufacture.
Obtained million dollar plus settlement on behalf of decedent's parents. Confidential settlement.
- 1994 Robinson v. Prudential Calif. Real Estate.
Defended real estate broker. Fraud claim. Defense verdict, resulting in published appellate decision Robinson v. Grossman (1997) 57 Cal.App.4th 634.
- 1991 Park Villas Homeowners Assn v. Harshbarger Construction Co.
Represented general contractor in construction defect lawsuit. Achieved one of the few defense verdicts for contractor facing strict liability lawsuit in California.
- 1990 Henry v. Tire Company.
Represented tire retailer that placed four new tires on auto. Two days later tire falls off causing serious personal injury. Defense verdict obtained for defendant retailer.
- 1989 Trevesani v. Shapell Industries.
Represented general contractor in defect and personal injury claim (mold). Defense verdict. One of the first mold claims to be tried in the United States.
- 1987 County of San Diego.
Represented County in brain damage auto accident case. Defense verdict for County.
- 1985 Chubb Insurance Company.
Represented Chubb in subrogation claim. Secured $350,000 settlementagainst several subcontractors for faulty workmanship.
- 1984 Wilson v. Fireplace Manufacture.
Represented plaintiff. Wrongful death case in Idaho. $700,000 settlement.
Contact Information
- Law Office of James Reynolds, Esg.
12760 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92130
(858)792-2900 ph.
(858) 259-6008 fax
email: jjr@jreynoldslaw.com