James B. Kamanski
James Kamanski has been a California litigation and trial lawyer since 1994, primarily handling bodily injury and professional liability defense cases. In light of his extensive experience, Mr. Kamanski has been an invited speaker at insurance industry events, on topics ranging from advanced litigation strategy to the defense of catastrophic and brain injury claims. In addition to trying numerous jury trials to verdict, Mr. Kamanski has taken countless high-level depositions, including over 300 medical expert depositions, throughout his handling of numerous catastrophic injury matters. He’s been recognized as a peer-nominated Super Lawyer consecutively from 2012 to 2024, placing him in the top 5% of lawyers in Southern California. Mr. Kamanski is licensed to practice in California and is admitted in all federal district courts throughout the state.
Education
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., Finalist, Best Brief Competition, International Moot Court
San Diego State University, B.S., Political Science (International Relations), Minor, Psychology, top 7% academically, making Dean's List the last three semesters before graduation
Memberships
NAMWOLF. (National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms)
Admissions
California State Bar
U.S. District Court,
Southern District of California
U.S. District Court,
Central District of California
U.S. District Court,
Northern District of California
U.S. District Court,
Eastern District of California
United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit