Top Attorney – James M. Wagstaffe

San Francisco, CA/Press/ – James M. Wagstaffe Partner and Attorney at WVBR LLP, was selected for inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America 2019-2020 edition.James M. Wagstaffe Attorney

WVBR is a law firm based in San Francisco. They handle litigation throughout California and the nation.  Their broad experience allows them to handle a wide range of legal matters. They have represented clients both as plaintiffs and defendants in cases at the trial and appellate level, in areas encompassing commercial disputes, intellectual and trade secret matters, constitutional law, defamation and first amendment lawsuits, employment and employee-related litigation, environmental and land use disputes and professional liability and ethics.

At WVBR, the legal team is known for their clear thinking, creative advocacy, and legal expertise.They take great pride in the quality of their work, and more importantly, their record of success. They are frequently sought out by other lawyers and law firms and have become known as “go to” counsel for the toughest and most challenging cases, achieving the best outcome for their clients.

James M. Wagstaffe a partner at WVBR, handles a diverse range of litigation matters. He was admitted to legal practice in 1980. His practice focuses on complex litigation, professional and governmental representation, will and trust disputes, legal ethics, and First Amendment matters.

Jim is recognized nationally as the authority on federal civil procedure matters and frequently is consulted by other law firms and clients alike on the subject as well as other complex trial practice issues. Jim’s reputation as litigator is exemplified by his frequent retention in high stakes cases where his strategic and procedural expertise is particularly invaluable. Jim has recently tried multiple jury trials resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts for the firm’s clients. He is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with judges, lawyers and students alike.

James M. Wagstaffe graduated from Stanford University with a B.A., with distinction in Communications – 1977, and received his J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California, the Bar Association of San Francisco and the Federal Bar Association. Top Attorneys of North America

In addition to Jim’s courtroom experience, Jim has authored and co-authored a number of publications, including The Wagstaffe Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial, published by Lexis Nexis in 2017. Selected other legal publications are listed below.

Jim also authored Romancing the Room (Random House) — a spirited step-by-step guide to effective public speaking — and was a contributing author with Arthur Sulzberger Jr., Larry King, and Ira Glass, among others, to The Expert’s Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do(Clarkson Potter 2004). In 2017, he was selected as California Lawyer Attorney of the Year for his successful representation of The State Bar of California in a high-profile privacy trial. In addition, Jim was recently picked as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Northern California.

The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.

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