James G. Bohm

Practice areas

Estate & Trust Litigation

Focus areas

Will Contests

James G. Bohm is a seasoned attorney, currently serving as a partner at Bohm Wildish & Matsen, LLP, located in Costa Mesa, California. With over 30 years of legal practice, Mr. Bohm specializes in a diverse array of legal areas, including:

• Business law
• Commercial and corporate law
• Consumer law
• Employment law
• Personal injury law
• Wills and trusts

Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with a prestigious AV Preeminent* rating, Mr. Bohm has earned the admiration and respect of both clients and fellow professionals throughout his career. His legal expertise extends to guiding individuals through the intricate processes of trust creation, execution, and management, thereby bypassing probate complexities. Notably, he also represents Fortune 500 companies in complex business litigation cases involving contract disputes and asset divestiture.

Possessing a wealth of experience in courtroom proceedings, Mr. Bohm has successfully advocated for developers, contractors, and various professionals in cases pertaining to defect litigation. His remarkable track record includes saving clients substantial sums of money by effectively countering claims related to fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, malpractice, and more. He has secured multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for clients in various cases, including those involving property damage and burglary.

Mr. Bohm holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and graduated as the class salutatorian with a Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University – Caruso School of Law in 1987. He is licensed to practice law in both Washington and California and is admitted to appear before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Northern, and Central Districts of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Actively engaged in the legal community, Mr. Bohm exemplifies professionalism and applies the extensive knowledge he has amassed over the years to each case he handles. He maintains professional affiliations with esteemed organizations such as the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers Orange County Chapter, and the Orange County Bar Association. Additionally, he dedicates his time and skills to various community-oriented activities.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® facilitates a peer-review rating process, with ratings reflecting the anonymous opinions of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are categorized based on legal ability and general ethical standards.