James Vasquez | Clifton Personal Injury Lawyer
James Vasquez
Accident & Injury, Personal Injury, Car Accident, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death
http://www.jamesvasquezlaw.com
- Law Office: Law Offices of James Vasquez, PC
- Law School: Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, J.D. 2002
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introduction
In 2002 I began my legal career in litigation at a plaintiff's personal injury firm. I learned the value of communicating with clients who were severely injured and were looking for compensation. Their biggest complaints were that the attorneys in the office never got back to them on what was happening with their case. So I made it my goal to always return every phone call. I never left the office for the day until every single phone call had been returned. As a young associate, I knew client communication was the number one goal to a satisfied customer.
Shortly thereafter in early 2003, I felt it was time to move on, and I launched my career into criminal law at the Kings County District Attorney's Office. I was quickly thrown into the courtroom and cut my teeth on over 300 misdemeanor cases, many of which I tried to successful verdicts. I was then placed into the grand jury were I successfully indicated over 500 criminals resulting in sustainable felony charges. In 2006, I was promoted to a felony assistant. I returned to the courtroom in the Supreme Court of New York fighting for the citizens of Brooklyn. While trying numerous felony cases I quickly learned how to size up my cases early on, gather evidence that would hold up in front of a jury, and prepare my witnesses so that their stories were fluid, credible, and accurate. I won as many cases as I lost, but I learned to never be afraid to take any case to verdict, especially the tough ones, because you never know what can help. I never enjoyed being pushed around in the courtroom and I learned how to push back respectfully and diligently with the most up to date legal precedent and as much evidence as possible to prove my point. I never stopped until I found the truth and combed every piece of paper, report, or photo to find the answers I was seeking. I always went the extra mile to find as many witnesses as possible and as much evidence as I could to win.
In 2007 I began to feel that I needed to make a change in my career. I returned to civil litigation. I spent a number of years in private practice where I defended insurance companies on complex litigation matters. I am extremely glad that I made the switch because it gave me the opportunity to learn the behind the scene decisions of insurance adjusters and lengths they will go in order to deny your claim. Additionally, I learned how litigate complex matters breaking down the issues to handle them effectively.
I never thought of myself as a "defense guy" and I knew my skills were better equipped for a plaintiff's practice. The decisions the insurance companies made in denying claims against parties that were truly injured I believed were performed in error. In 2010 I made the decision to open my own law firm. I knew that I wanted to devote myself to taking on smaller clients that needed personal attention and were looking for guidance. I was fortunate enough to be selective in the types of cases that I took on in my practice. I did not want to treat my clients like they were just a name and number whose file was sitting on a shelf. I made it my business to know my clients personally, give them as much individual attention so that they feel that they are my only client. In my current practice I bring intuitive trial skills along with my communication skills. I still make it my number one priority to personally return every phone message I receive. Additionally, I guide my clients through every step of the litigation. I like to make them feel they are part of the process. I know my clients appreciate my diligence and hard work.
Lastly, I've learned to take on the difficult cases, and I know that there are times when you have to force your adversary into the courtroom. I am not afraid to lose, and it's that confidence which has made me successful.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Owner | The Law Offices of James Vasquez P.C. | Clifton, NJ | Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center | J.D. | Law School | 2002 |
New York University | Bachelors | Political Science | 1998 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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New Jersey | 2008 |
New York | 2003 |
Associations
- New Jersey Association for Justice (formerly known as New Jersey Trial Lawyers)
Hudson County Bar Association
Essex County Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
North Essex Chamber of Commerce
Honors & Awards
- Attorney.com 2019-2020
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Office Hours
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Verified Credentials | Date Verified |
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(2003) Licensed as Attorney in New York. Verified with New York State Unified Court System | August 11, 2020 |
(2008) Licensed as Attorney in New Jersey. Verified with New Jersey State Bar Association. | August 11, 2020 |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English , Spanish
Update Date: 2014-06-02
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1373 Broad St
Suote 300
Clifton, NJ 07013