Jim has been a top trial lawyer since 1978. Most of his cases are referred by other attorneys who know of his reputation. He has received numerous professional honors, including Trial Lawyer of the Year awards from the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and from the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.
One of fewer than 100 California attorneys certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Jim represents all the Traut Firm clients who have been harmed by the negligence of a lawyer ? all legal malpractice cases. He also represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury cases involving vehicle accidents, bike accidents, workplace and construction site accidents, property owner negligence, and defective products. His record of success in these cases includes hundreds of six- and seven-figure settlements, arbitration awards and trial verdicts.
Jim received his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University Law School and was admitted to the California Bar in 1978. He holds an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
LITIGATION PERCENTAGE
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
CERTIFIED LEGAL SPECIALTIES
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
BAR ADMISSIONS
California, 1978
EDUCATION
HONORS AND AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
