Atty. James A. Rossi

Atty. James A. Rossi

James Rossi is the President and Managing Attorney of Rossi Law Group. His practice is dedicated to aggressively and ethically defending various self-insured groups, self-insured employers, third party administrators, and insurance carriers in workers' compensation cases.

Simi Valley Simi Valley 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About James A. Rossi at a glance

James A. Rossi is a President based in Simi Valley, California, practicing at Rossi Law Group. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 2001) and California State University, Northridge (B.S. Psychology, 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Simi Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Rossi is the President and Managing Attorney of Rossi Law Group
  • His practice is dedicated to aggressively and ethically defending various self-insured groups, self-insured employers, third party administrators, and insurance carriers in workers' compensation cases
  • James has handled numerous high exposure and complex claims
  • He has also defended many claims for serious and willful misconduct penalties, as well as L.C. §132a discrimination penalties
  • James was admitted to practice before all California State Courts in 2001
  • He is also admitted to practice before the U.S
  • District Court, Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
  • Prior to founding Rossi Law Group on January 1, 2012, James spent his entire career with Crandall, Wade and Lowe
  • After initially practicing civil litigation (i.e., catastrophic personal injury defense, and intellectual property litigation) and appellate law, he ventured into workers' compensation litigation and would ultimately establish an autonomous workers' compensation department within the firm
  • Rossi Law Group is both an extension and expansion of that department
  • James has handled various appeals in the State and Federal Courts, including a landmark case pertaining to the Federal Court's subject matter jurisdiction
  • The issue was a matter of first impression in the 9th Circuit
  • Ultimately, James' appeal was granted on all issues in favor of his client, and the 9th Circuit issued a published opinion creating new controlling legal precedent. [See Lively v
  • Wild Oats Markets, 456 F.3d 933 (9th Cir. 2006)]
  • Subsequently, the plaintiff petitioned the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari
  • James opposed the petition, which was denied in its entirety, leaving the new law undisturbed
  • To date, the case has been cited more than 1000 times, including 300 legal decisions as well as numerous practice guides, treatises, and law review articles
  • James is active in the workers' compensation community He regularly speaks to third party administrators and insurers
  • he also speaks at various conferences regarding workers compensation
  • James has an AV-Preeminent peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible, signifying the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards
  • James was named a "Southern California Rising Star" by Law and Politics from 2005 through 2007
  • He was honored as such in Los Angeles Magazine and Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine, classifying him among the top 2.5% of up and coming lawyers
  • James graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles - where he was an award-winning member of the Moot Court Honors Board
  • He also wrote a law review article that was published as the lead article in Volume 42, Number 2, of the Santa Clara Law Review

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Rossi's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Simi Valley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Rossi

Where is James A. Rossi's law office located?
James A. Rossi's law practice is located in Simi Valley, California. The firm is Rossi Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Rossi handle?
James A. Rossi focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James A. Rossi practiced law?
James A. Rossi has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James A. Rossi go to law school?
James A. Rossi earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Psychology, 1998).
How can I contact James A. Rossi for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Rossi received?
James A. Rossi's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- 2001
B.S. Psychology
California State University, Northridge
- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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