Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Oakland.
James P. "Jim" Larsen
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Jim Larsen received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1986. He has tried numerous jury and court cases and has argued at the appellate level in California and Oregon.
Jim’s case results include many recoveries for his clients in excess of $1,000,000.
He joined the firm in 1988.
Bar Admissions:- California, 1987
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1987
- U.S. Federal Court, 1987
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar of California
- Alameda County Bar Association
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- California Trial Lawyers Association
- Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association
Overview
- University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1986
- University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1986
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Oakland (2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Oakland (2023)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Oakland (2017)
- Personal Injury Litigation, Oakland (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
- Automobile Collision
- Brain Injury
- Catastrophic Injury
- Civil Litigation
- Liability Litigation
- Mass Tort
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
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