James A. Trummell

James A. Trummell is a trial attorney with Valiente Mott who represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. He joined the firm’s litigation team in 2021 and handles the practical stages of civil cases, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, witness preparation, and trial work. His professional background as a physical therapist gives him familiarity with injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and the medical issues that can be important when presenting damages in personal injury cases.

Trummell earned a B.S. in Sports Injury Management and an M.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He later attended the William S. Boyd School of Law through its evening program while continuing to work as a physical therapist. That combination of medical and legal training supports his ability to understand treatment records, communicate about physical limitations, and analyze how an injury affects a client’s work, daily activities, and long-term needs.

Trummell practiced physical therapy for about fourteen years before building a legal career focused on civil litigation. Before joining Valiente Mott, he worked as a trial attorney at a Nevada civil litigation firm representing plaintiffs. His current responsibilities include case development from early pleadings through trial preparation. He draws on his healthcare experience when evaluating injury mechanisms, treatment histories, causation questions, and damages, while using litigation tools to pursue claims for injured clients.

James A. Trummell has received professional recognition for plaintiff-side legal work and continues to handle personal injury matters in Nevada. His combined experience in physical therapy and litigation provides a practical perspective on the medical evidence that frequently shapes injury claims. He prepares cases through discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial work while helping clients understand the litigation process. His practice is directed toward presenting injury claims clearly and pursuing fair accountability for resulting losses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Clark County Bar Association
• Member, American Physical Therapy Association

Licensed State

• Nevada
• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  Master of Science (MS) in Physical Therapy
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sports Injury Management

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