Atty. James Michael Burgess

Atty. James Michael Burgess

James Michael Burgess is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action defense, insurance litigation and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Burgess at a glance

James Michael Burgess is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Burgess Dispute Solutions. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trademark, ip, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and District of Columbia United States Supreme Court United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circu (2021). Educated at University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (J.D. Order, 1990) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Michael Burgess is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action defense, insurance litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Burgess Dispute Solutions in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Burgess's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

James Michael Burgess is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

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Class Action

James Michael Burgess is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Product Liability

James Michael Burgess is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

James Michael Burgess is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Los Angeles 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 Michael Burgess

Where is James Michael Burgess's law office located?
James Michael Burgess's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Burgess Dispute Solutions. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Burgess handle?
James Michael Burgess focuses on trademark, ip, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael Burgess practiced law?
James Michael Burgess has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Michael Burgess go to law school?
James Michael Burgess earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1990); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Michael Burgess for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael Burgess 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 Michael Burgess received?
James Michael Burgess's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia United States Supreme Court United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circu
Admitted: 2021

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