V. James DeSimone Law

James DeSimone Law is a Southern California law firm representing individuals in employment, civil rights, and personal injury matters. The firm focuses on protecting people whose rights have been violated by employers, corporations, government entities, or law enforcement. Its attorneys approach cases with an emphasis on vigorous advocacy, careful preparation, and direct client access while pursuing meaningful compensation and accountability for those facing serious workplace, constitutional, or injury-related disputes.

James DeSimone Law handles employment claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and related workplace disputes. The firm also represents employees in wage and hour class actions. With more than four decades of legal experience, its attorneys understand the financial and personal consequences that employment conflicts can create and work to develop strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances, objectives, and available legal remedies.

James DeSimone Law also advocates for individuals in civil rights cases, including matters involving police misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, wrongful death, and other alleged constitutional violations. The firm has pursued claims against public agencies and other powerful defendants and has obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients. Its practice additionally includes personal injury matters involving serious physical or emotional harm, with the legal team prepared to take cases to trial when necessary.

James DeSimone Law was established by attorney V. James “Jim” DeSimone, who was admitted to practice in California in 1985 after earning his law degree from UCLA. His career has centered on representing individuals in civil and employment rights disputes. Serving clients in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California, the firm combines extensive litigation experience with a commitment to justice, tenacious representation, and individualized attention for people seeking to hold employers, institutions, or government actors accountable. The team strives to protect clients’ dignity throughout the legal process.