James S. Bostwick

James S. Bostwick is the founder of Bostwick & Associates and a trial lawyer specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and legal malpractice litigation. He represents individuals in complex negligence cases and has built a reputation for handling catastrophic injury claims across multiple jurisdictions.

James earned his law degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. His academic training prepared him for a career in litigation and complex civil cases, where he focuses on representing injured individuals in medical malpractice and personal injury matters.

James concentrates his legal practice on catastrophic injury litigation, including cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other severe harm caused by negligence. Over the course of his career, he has handled hundreds of complex cases involving medical malpractice and personal injury claims.

James has practiced law for more than four decades and has represented clients in courts across several states. His work includes litigating high-stakes negligence cases and pursuing verdicts and settlements for individuals who have suffered serious injuries or losses.

James has achieved several notable case results during his career. His legal work includes securing record-setting verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice, birth injury, and personal injury cases across multiple jurisdictions in the United States.

James has received recognition from numerous legal organizations and publications. He has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since its inception in 1983 and has been recognized by Lawdragon, Super Lawyers, and other professional organizations for his trial law practice.

Over decades of legal practice, James S. Bostwick has focused on representing injured individuals in complex negligence cases and has built a litigation practice centered on personal injury and medical malpractice law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Bostwick & Associates
• Member, Inner Circle of Advocates
• Former President, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, National Trial Lawyers
• Member, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA)
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, Arizona State Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Hawaii
• Colorado
• Oklahoma
• Nevada
• Washington
• Florida
• Arizona

Education

• University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges