“I try to view a case through multiple perspectives – the legal, practical and client’s views – to best devise strategies that will resolve a matter.”

James A. Porter, IV
Associate

Attorneys Focused on California

James A. Porter, IV, Associate

2033 North Main Street, Suite 800
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

T: 925.930.6600
F: 925.930.6620

A senior litigation associate, James has handled a variety of complex litigation over his career in the general areas of construction defect, products liability, premises liability, and insurance matters. James’ current litigation practice centers on construction defect litigation.

Construction Litigation Practice

James currently focuses on the representation of subcontractors, developers, and general contractors in a wide range of construction defect related matters. He has dealt with complicated construction issues involving a variety of construction projects ranging from custom homes to commercial projects involving shopping centers, high rise buildings, colleges, and public works projects. Most of these disputes are considered complex litigation and involve six-figure demands and multi-million dollar claims. James is dedicated to aggressively defending his clients and resolving their construction disputes in the most efficient manner possible, trying to avoid what can be an unnecessarily lengthy process.

Committed to Pro Bono Service

While in law school, James participated in moot court, wrote for the Journal of Law and Technology and devoted a significant amount of time volunteering at Bet Tzedek, a nonprofit legal organization that protects the rights of low-wage workers.

Education

Education

  • UCLA School of Law, J.D., 2003
  • Vanderbilt University, B.S., 2000


Admission

Admissions

  • State Bar of California


Memberships

Memberships

  • Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada
  • Contra Costa County Bar Association