V. James DeSimone Law is a Southern California practice dedicated to civil rights, employment law, and catastrophic personal injury litigation. Led by V. James DeSimone, the firm draws on more than 30 years of trial experience to pursue justice for individuals whose rights have been violated or who have suffered serious injuries. The team is known for tenacity in the courtroom and a disciplined approach that translates client needs into strategic litigation across California.

The firm has earned broad recognition for its civil rights and employment law practices. Advocated by a team of trial lawyers, V. James DeSimone Law has been named to the Best Lawyers in America and the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights and Employment Lawyers lists, and repeatedly appears on the Southern California Super Lawyers and Daily Journal best lists. This reputation reflects a consistent record of multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of individuals rather than corporations.

V. James DeSimone Law emphasizes accessible, client-focused service, including free case evaluations and direct attorney access throughout the matter, with a commitment to clear communication and responsive guidance as clients pursue outcomes in complex civil rights, employment, and injury matters.

About V. James DeSimone Law

Founded in 2015


Practice areas
Accidents & Injuries
Civil & Human Rights
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Accidents & Injuries

V. James DeSimone Law handles catastrophic personal injury matters including wrongful death, brain injury, and car accidents, pursuing full compensation for victims and their families across California. The firm emphasizes aggressive trial advocacy and has secured multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injury clients, reflecting a focus on securing meaningful recoveries in cases involving traumatic physical or emotional injuries.

Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Civil & Human Rights

The firm concentrates on civil rights litigation for individuals, including police misconduct, excessive force, false arrest and imprisonment, and discriminatory practices. With decades of experience advocating on behalf of victims against powerful entities, the team leverages trial expertise to pursue justice and substantial remedies in civil rights matters.

Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Employment & Labor

V. James DeSimone Law specializes in employment law matters such as wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The firm leverages its trial background and class action experience to obtain favorable results for employees and to hold employers accountable for unlawful practices.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation