Atty. James A Hertz

Atty. James A Hertz

James A Hertz is a lawyer practicing insurance bad faith, civil litigation, insurance and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Bremerton Bremerton 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James A Hertz at a glance

James A Hertz is a Member based in Bremerton, Washington, practicing at Friedman Rubin. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1986) and Washington (2004). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of South Dakota (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association State Bar of South Dakota South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Bremerton, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A Hertz is a lawyer practicing insurance bad faith, civil litigation, insurance and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Friedman Rubin in Bremerton, WA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James A Hertz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Hertz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James A Hertz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James A Hertz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James A Hertz is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bremerton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A Hertz

Where is James A Hertz's law office located?
James A Hertz's law practice is located in Bremerton, Washington. The firm is Friedman Rubin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Hertz handle?
James A Hertz focuses on personal injury, ip, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James A Hertz practiced law?
James A Hertz has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James A Hertz go to law school?
James A Hertz earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact James A Hertz for a consultation?
You can contact James A Hertz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James A Hertz received?
James A Hertz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
University of South Dakota
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1986
Washington
Admitted: 2004

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