Attorneys Associates James G. Warren
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James G. Warren received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles magna cum laude, with Phi Beta Kappa recognition. He obtained his master’s degree from Yale University, his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and was admitted to practice in California in 2003. While at Loyola, he was a member of the school’s international law review and received two American Jurisprudence awards. Mr. Warren’s civil practice emphasis includes professional negligence, general liability, and auto liability litigation. He also has extensive litigation experience in insurance defense and insurance coverage matters. Mr. Warren has successfully negotiated favorable settlements, obtained positive client results through mediation and mandatory settlement conferences, and secured pre-trial dismissals of many lawsuits. He has also obtained summary judgment in favor of past clients, avoiding the need for trial. Mr. Warren is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Central District of California and before all the courts in the State of California. He is also a member of the patent bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
IN THE COURTROOM AND IN THE BOARDROOM
June 2010 - P.K. SCHRIEFFER LLP secures a defense verdict in San Diego County Superior Court in a broker fraud and professional liability jury trial. After plaintiff's fire damage claim was denied by her insurer for non-payment of premium, plaintiff settled with the insurer and sued her insurance brokers for $900,000. At trial, plaintiff sought recovery of her loss of investment in the burned out restaurant and lost profits. Plaintiff claimed her signature was forged on an application, that the broker lied to the insurance company and that the broker caused the downfall of her family business. The jury disagreed - finding in favor of the firm's clients on all counts. |
In an action dismissed by Riverside Superior Court for failure to bring case to trial with 2 1/2 years, the firm successfully defeated plaintiff's second attempt to set aside the dismissal by arguing plaintiff failed to exercise due diligence in prosecuting his claim or seeking to set aside the dismissal. After detailed investigation, the firm also proved to the court that plaintiff had made misleading statements in the declaration he provided in support of both motions. Before the dismissal, Plaintiff had refused offers of settlement in order prevent the execution of an unrelated judgment lien. |
P.K. SCHRIEFFER LLP secured a dismissal for a waiver of costs on behalf of a commercial insurance company in breach of contract litigation filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court. Plaintiff insureds had sought recovery for commercial goods damaged in transit. The litigation is continuing as to other defendants in the litigation. |
