Atty. James G. Bohm

Atty. James G. Bohm

James G. Bohm practices across the firm’s primary areas with substantial experience in construction-defect, business, trust and probate, and personal-injury litigation.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James G. Bohm at a glance

James G. Bohm is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Bohm Wildish Matsen Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988), and Washington (2016). Educated at Pepperdine University, School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California State Bar of Washington The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Association of Business Trial Lawyers Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James G. Bohm practices across the firm’s primary areas with substantial experience in construction-defect, business, trust and probate, and personal-injury litigation
  • He has represented developers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in construction-defect disputes, and has handled complex commercial litigation for Fortune 500 clients, including contract disputes and claims related to divestitures
  • Mr. Bohm also represents trustees and beneficiaries in high-dollar, intricate trust litigation
  • A seasoned trial lawyer, he brings extensive courtroom experience and a proven record of achieving favorable outcomes through trial and negotiated resolution

Practice Areas Explained

James G. Bohm's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

James G. Bohm is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

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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 G. Bohm is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James G. Bohm is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Costa Mesa 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 G. Bohm

Where is James G. Bohm's law office located?
James G. Bohm's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Bohm Wildish Matsen Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James G. Bohm handle?
James G. Bohm focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James G. Bohm practiced law?
James G. Bohm has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James G. Bohm go to law school?
James G. Bohm earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James G. Bohm for a consultation?
You can contact James G. Bohm 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 G. Bohm received?
James G. Bohm's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University, School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Washington
Admitted: 2016

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