Jonathan Harriman

Jonathan Harriman is an Oakland personal injury attorney with more than 18 years of legal experience. He represents people injured in car, truck, rideshare, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents and in incidents involving defective products. His practice also handles traumatic brain injuries and other serious injury claims. He works directly with clients from the first consultation through resolution, applying his experience with both injury claimants and corporate defense work to evaluate liability and possible compensation.

Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law. He is licensed to practice in California and has handled civil matters in state and federal courts. His legal education provided a foundation for evaluating injury claims, developing litigation strategies, and understanding courtroom procedures. His earlier work as a corporate defense attorney also gave him insight into how insurers and defense counsel assess claims and weigh settlement decisions.

Jonathan has handled vehicle collision cases, product liability disputes, and other personal injury matters throughout California. He has participated in hundreds of mediations and prepares cases with the possibility of trial in mind, even when settlement is likely. His approach includes learning how an injury affected a client’s daily activities and future needs, reviewing the opposing side’s position, and developing evidence that supports the claim. This experience helps him explain why settlement offers do or do not reflect a case’s circumstances.

Jonathan Harriman serves as a board member and volunteer attorney with the Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals. He also mentors high school students through the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Law Academy. His Oakland-based practice emphasizes direct attorney communication rather than transferring client relationships to nonlawyer case managers. He combines preparation for litigation with practical efforts to resolve claims, helping injured clients understand the decisions involved at each stage.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Harriman Law
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Board Member and Volunteer Attorney, Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals (CCLP)
• Mentor, Bar Association of San Francisco’s Law Academy

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell University
  Bachelor’s degree

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