Tae Kim

Tae Kim is a highly accomplished trial lawyer with more than twenty years of experience representing individuals in personal injury and catastrophic accident cases. He is known for his tenacity in the courtroom and for securing life-changing outcomes on behalf of clients who have suffered due to negligence. Through both settlements and jury verdicts, Kim has consistently achieved results that reflect his skill, dedication, and unwavering focus on justice.

Kim began his academic journey at Brown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1996. Building on that foundation, he pursued his Juris Doctor at the University of Minnesota Law School, graduating in 2000. Kim’s education instilled in him strong analytical abilities and persuasive advocacy skills, tools that have guided his success in complex litigation throughout his career.

Professionally, Kim has built an impressive track record across several nationally recognized law firms. He gained early experience at Waters Kraus & Paul and Weitz & Luxenberg before joining The Barnes Firm, where he worked as a Senior Trial Attorney.

Kim’s career advanced significantly at Wilshire Law Firm, where he rose through the ranks from Senior Trial Attorney to Supervising Attorney and ultimately Senior Partner. In these roles, he secured multi-million-dollar verdicts, including landmark jury awards that far exceeded initial settlement offers. Today, he serves as Managing Attorney at Sweet James LLP, continuing his mission of delivering exceptional advocacy for injury victims.

Tae Kim has dedicated his career to helping people navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. His deep commitment to client care, combined with his proven litigation skill, has earned him recognition as a trusted and results-driven advocate.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Attorney, Sweet James LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brown University
  BA in History

Awards & Badges