James Joseph

After working as a civil litigator for years, James dedicated his legal practice to fighting for injured victims.  He has secured millions of dollars for his clients since joining the Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers in 2020.  James has experience with all aspects of a case from medical treatment, discovery, mediation, and trial.

In 2020 and 2021, James was recognized by his fellow peers as a “Rising Star” in the legal community. This recognition is given to the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in the State of California that have practiced for less than ten years.

James is also a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego Law School. He teaches trial advocacy and skills. Each semester, he trains select law students to compete in national mock trial tournaments.

James has previously clerked for Federal Magistrate Judges Hon. William V. Gallo and Hon. Jill L. Burkhardt. He was a member of the Moot Court Executive Board and traveled nationally for the Mock Trial Team. He won multiple awards for his oral advocacy skills, including the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy.

• B.A. from Gonzaga University, cum laude
• J.D. from University of San Diego, School of Law

• State of California
• United States District Court, Southern District of California

• Member of San Diego County Bar Association
• Member of San Diego Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
• Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego, School of Law