How much does it cost to hire James for a business case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does James offer a free consultation?

James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.

How long do business cases in California typically take?

Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can James take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

James is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with James?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is James accepting new business clients right now?

James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

James J. Yukevich, Business Attorney in Los Angeles

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James J. Yukevich is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. James has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: over 48 years
Known for: Business · Litigation · Personal Injury

Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Los Angeles, CA.
Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by James J. Yukevich

James concentrates on business, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

James takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

James takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California

James takes personal injury matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California

James takes product liability matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.

TBI/SCI cases in Los Angeles, California

James takes tbi/sci matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.

Biography

About James J. Yukevich — Over 48 years of California business experience

James J. Yukevich is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. James has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

In his 30 years of legal experience starting in the Bronx, New York District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted violent felons and murderers to Partner in a major New York Firm, to Acting General Counsel in a major international corporation, to starting his own law firm in Los Angeles, California in 1995, Jim Yukevich has done it all.

With over 100 jury trials in venues across the United States, many lasting over 2 months, Mr. Yukevich has earned a reputation in the legal community as an honest, trustworthy, and tenacious litigator and trial lawyer. He is known for his keen ability to cross-examine opposing expert witnesses, and construct complex factual, scientific, and legal issues into unambiguous and straightforward narratives for both judges and jurors.

Mr. Yukevich fears no judge, opposing counsel, courtroom, or complicated case. A skilled negotiator, he delivers optimal results for his clients in mediations and settlement discussions. If attempts at resolution fail, he has repeatedly tried and won the most difficult and challenging cases.

In contested liability cases, Mr. Yukevich has achieved an impressive win rate, exceeding 90%, and has acted as regional and national coordinating counsel for Fortune 500 companies. His courtroom successes have been have been recognized among the Top 20 Defense Verdicts each year from 2009-2015, and 2017-2019.

Over 25 years ago, Mr. Yukevich founded his Firm with the clear goal of providing each client a special level of service and outstanding results in civil litigation defense—this simple commitment to highly personalized expertise remains at the core of Yukevich | Cavanaugh today.

Accolades

• Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

• Los Angeles Business Journal: 2021 Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Lawyers

• Los Angeles Business Journal: Top Litigators & Trial Attorneys in Los Angeles

• Los Angeles Business Journal: 2020 Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Lawyers

• Daily Journal Top Defense Verdicts

- 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2010 · 2009

• Super Lawyer®

- 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004

• Best Lawyers in America®

- 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008

Representative Matters

• Camacho v. R.D. Olson Construction, Inc. – Read Details

Orange County Superior Court, Orange County, CA – Aug 29, 2019

• Lainez v. STAT Services, Inc. – Read Details

Orange County Superior Court, Orange County, CA – Aug 20, 2019

• Aslan v. Ferrari North America, Inc. – Read Details

United States District Court, Los Angeles, CA – April 24, 2019

• Johnson v. Systems XT, Inc. – Read Details

California Court of Appeal, Second District, Los Angeles, CA – March 27, 2019

• Herbert v. Takata Corporation – Read Details

San Bernardino Superior Court, San Bernardino, CA – March 16, 2017

• Khosh, Al v. Staples Construction Company – Read Details

California Court of Appeal, Second District, Los Angeles, CA – October 27, 2016

• Jensen v. BNSF – Jensen v. BNSF

United States District Courthouse, San Francisco, CA – November 6, 2015

• Marquez v. Chevron U.S.A, Inc. et. al. – Read Details

Santa Monica Superior Court, Santa Monica, CA – October 6, 2014

• Osborne v. Todd Farm Service, et al. – Read Details

Ventura Superior Court, Ventura, CA – July 30, 2014

• Acuna v. Riddell, Inc. – Read Details

Stanley Mosk Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA – March 20, 2014

• Sohn v. Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. – Read Details

Van Nuys Superior Court, Van Nuys, CA – August 15, 2013

• Pillars v. BNSF Railway Co. – Read Details

Norwalk Superior Court, Norwalk, CA – May 9, 2013

• Petitpas v. Ford Motor Company – Read Details

Stanley Mosk Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA – August, 2012

• Padilla v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company

United States District Court, Los Angeles, CA – 2012

• Steiner v. Ford Motor Company et. al. – Read Details

Santa Barbara Superior Court, Santa Barbara, CA – October 3, 2011

• Charles v. Mountain View Mobile Home Estates – Read Details

San Bernardino Superior Court, San Bernardino, CA – 2011

• Rodriguez v. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, Inc.

United States District Court, Honolulu, HI – November 30, 2010

• Eubanks v. KBC America Inc. – Read Details

Stanley Mosk Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA – November 23, 2010

• Bostani v. Whitehall St. et. al.

San Diego Superior Court North Division, Vista, CA – August 20, 2010

• Houck v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co.

Alameda Superior Court, Alameda, CA – June 1, 2010

• Zhao v. Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Verdicts & Decisions – 2010

• Harsha v. ServiceMaster Co. et. al.

San Bernardino Superior Court, San Bernardino, CA – February 1, 2010

• Novak v. Pizza Hut, Inc.

San Diego Superior Court, San Diego, CA – January 4, 2010

• Goebel v. Ford Motor Company – Read Details

Stanley Mosk Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA – November 23, 2009

• Deal v. Michelin North America, Inc. – Read Details

United States District Court, Las Vegas, NV – April 21, 2009

• Jones v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – Read Details

Central Civil West Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA – March 13, 2009

• Keddington v. Michelin North America, Inc.

March 3, 2008

• Gaudry v. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. – Read Details

Burbank Superior Court, Burbank, CA – December 24, 2007

• Arroyo v. Ford Motor Company – Read Details

Miami-Dade County Court, Miami, FL – October 2, 2007

• Baez v. L&L Machinery Inc – Read Details

Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court, Rancho Cucamonga, CA – February 11, 2007

• Delloro v. Michelin North America, Inc. – Read Details

Los Angeles, California – August 18, 2006

• Wheeler v. The Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad Company

Orange County Central Justice Center, Santa Ana, CA – 2006

• Hidaka/Hartman v. Michelin North America, Inc.

Verdicts & Decisions – 2006

• Cabrera v. Isuzu Motors, Ltd. – Read Details

Central Civil West Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA – October 1, 2005

• Parks v. Michelin North America et. al. – Read Details

Riverside Superior Court, Riverside, CA – March 14, 2005

• Tepei v. Michelin North America – Read Details

Lewis County Court, Chehalis, WA – April 23, 2004

• Knott’s Berry Farm v. Togo International

Orange County Central Justice Center, Santa Ana, CA – October 29, 2003

• Watts v. Ford Motor Company – Read Details

Sacramento County Superior Court, Sacramento, CA – October 1, 2003

• Reyes v. Hyundai Motor Company – Read Details

Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, CA – October 1, 2001

• Carver v. Michelin North America – Read Details

San Diego Superior Court, San Diego, CA – September 4, 2001

• Jenkins v. Hyundai Motor Company – Read Details

Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court, Rancho Cucamonga, CA – October 1, 1997

• Park v. Mazda Motor Corporation – Read Details

Riverside Superior Court, Riverside, CA – October 1, 1995

• Moore v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – Read Details

San Francisco Superior Court, San Francisco, CA – October 1, 1993

• Vandenburg v. Honda Research & Development Co.

Atlantic County Superior Court, Atlantic City, NJ – November 21, 1990

Associations

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

• Member, Trial Law Institute

• Member, Diversity Law Institute

• Association of Automotive Medicine

• Society of Automotive Engineers

• Federation of Corporate and Defense Counsel

• Southern California Defense Counsel

• American Trial Lawyers Association

• American Society for Testing and Materials

• Fellow, American Bar Association

• Who's Who Legal California

• Who's Who Legal, Business Lawyers

• National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel

• Product Liability Advisory Counsel

• International Who's Who of Product Liability Lawyers

• DRI

Working with James on a business matter

In his 30 years of legal experience starting in the Bronx, New York District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted violent felons and murderers to Partner in a major New York Firm, to Acting General Counsel in a major international corporation, to starting his own law firm in Los Angeles, California in 1995, Jim Yukevich has done it all. With over 100 jury trials in venues across the United…

Who James represents

James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

James J. Yukevich's legal education and bar admissions

Boston College Law School
J.D. · 1978
Boston College
B.A. · 1975

Jurisdictions

James's state bar admissions

Hawaii United States
2011 · ACTIVE
California
1992 · ACTIVE
New York
1979 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
1978 · ACTIVE

James studied at J.D. in Boston College Law School and B.A. in Boston College.

Law school and academic background

James completed J.D. in Boston College Law School and B.A. in Boston College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of James J. Yukevich

James has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

James J. Yukevich's office in Los Angeles

James's primary office is at 355 South Grand Avenue, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Yukevich Cavanaugh

355 South Grand Avenue, 15th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Client feedback

Client reviews of James J. Yukevich — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of James. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Los Angeles.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire James J. Yukevich — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James

James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about James J. Yukevich

How much does it cost to hire James for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
James is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new business clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

James handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

James J. Yukevich, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

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Practice areas handled by James J. Yukevich

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California