Atty. James Steven Vandam

Atty. James Steven Vandam

James Steven Vandam is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, personal injury. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Mission Viejo Mission Viejo 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James Steven Vandam at a glance

James Steven Vandam is a personal injury, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Mission Viejo, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in California (1973), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1973), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1976). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1973) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Mission Viejo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Steven Vandam is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, personal injury
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices in Mission Viejo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Steven Vandam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Steven Vandam 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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Civil Litigation

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

James Steven Vandam is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

James Steven Vandam is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Mission Viejo 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 Steven Vandam

Where is James Steven Vandam's law office located?
James Steven Vandam's law practice is located in Mission Viejo, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Steven Vandam handle?
James Steven Vandam focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Steven Vandam practiced law?
James Steven Vandam has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Steven Vandam go to law school?
James Steven Vandam earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James Steven Vandam for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Steven Vandam received?
James Steven Vandam's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1973
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1976

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