Professional Background
James Geagan has been a practicing trial attorney for over 32 years. During that time, he has represented victims and their families in a wide variety of cases, including medical malpractice, automobile collision, product liability, elder abuse, will and trust disputes, discrimination, and other claims involving death and personal injury.
Mr. Geagan has extensive experience in trying cases throughout California. He has handled cases from San Diego in the south to Humboldt in the north over the years. At a typical time, the firm is handling cases in 15 to 20 different counties, plus the federal courts.
Mr. Geagan has recognized expertise in medical malpractice and general personal injury cases and was recognized by the National Law Journal in June of 2001 as National Litigator of the Month. He is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States and is frequently asked to act as an instructor by the State Bar of California in its certified Continuing Education program for California lawyers.
In addition to representing thousands of clients over the years, he has lectured extensively to attorney and medical groups, has taught law school, and published a number of articles in legal and other periodicals.
Recognized by the National Law Journal in June of 2001 as National Litigator of the Month
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Sonoma County Bar Association Member
- Association of the Trial Lawyers of America, Member
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors Member, 1979-80; 1982
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Member