Jim is a veteran litigator with more than 35 years of experience, specializing in health, business, and real estate litigation. He has extensive jury and court trial experience in professional liability suits, licensing and certification of health providers, elder abuse, qui tam actions and real property disputes. He is also active in advising and representing medical staffs in credentialing and peer review hearings.
With the rapid growth of alternative dispute resolution hearings, Jim has participated in numerous civil arbitrations, administrative hearings, and mediations at both the state and federal levels. He frequently has presided as a judge pro tem in Sacramento Superior Court settlement conferences. Jim often works with clients to prevent disputes from developing into litigation matters. He has practiced before state and federal courts throughout California and in number of other states.
Presentations
Continuing Education of the Bar: Civil Procedure Before Trial, California Civil Discovery Practice, Creating and Implementing a Successful Discovery Plan, Civil Procedure During Trial, Expert Witness Discovery and Trial Testimony
University of Southern California, M.B.A. Program: Antitrust and the Health Care Industry
American College of Health Care Administrators: Tort Liability of Health Care Administrators
California Association of Health Facilities: Lectures on legal issues pertinent to skilled nursing facilities
American Medical Directors Association: Civil and Criminal Investigations of Health Facilities, Legal Review of Medical Records
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