Atty. James A. Testa

Atty. James A. Testa

James A. Testa is a lawyer practicing elder law, construction law, business mediation and 4 other areas of law.

San Marcos San Marcos 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (619) 812-2609

Profile Summary

About James A. Testa at a glance

James A. Testa is a Managing Partner based in San Marcos, California, practicing at Testa & Associates, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, elder law, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Riverside (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North San Diego County, San Diego County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Marcos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Testa is a lawyer practicing elder law, construction law, business mediation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Riverside in 1965, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Testa & Associates, LLP in San Marcos, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Testa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Testa 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.

James A. Testa is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James A. Testa is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Construction Law

James A. Testa is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James A. Testa is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James A. Testa is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 San Marcos 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 venue, 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. Testa

Where is James A. Testa's law office located?
James A. Testa's law practice is located in San Marcos, California. The firm is Testa & Associates, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Testa handle?
James A. Testa focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, elder law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James A. Testa practiced law?
James A. Testa has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James A. Testa go to law school?
James A. Testa earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact James A. Testa for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Testa 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. Testa received?
James A. Testa's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
University of California at Riverside
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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