Atty. James Thomas Perona

Atty. James Thomas Perona

Mr. James Thomas Perona is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, construction & development and 2 other areas of law.

Long Beach Long Beach 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Perona at a glance

James Thomas Perona is a personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Long Beach, California. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in California (1963). Educated at Willamette University (LL.B., 1962) and Willamette University (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Long Beach and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Thomas Perona is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, construction & development and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Willamette University in 1961, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • James practices in Long Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Perona's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Perona 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 Thomas Perona is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

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

James Thomas Perona is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

James Thomas Perona 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 Thomas Perona 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 Long Beach 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 Thomas Perona

Where is James Thomas Perona's law office located?
James Thomas Perona's law practice is located in Long Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Perona handle?
James Thomas Perona focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Thomas Perona practiced law?
James Thomas Perona has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did James Thomas Perona go to law school?
James Thomas Perona earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact James Thomas Perona for a consultation?
You can contact James Thomas Perona 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 Thomas Perona received?
James Thomas Perona's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Willamette University
- 1962
B.S.
Willamette University
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1963

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