Proven Results in Complex Litigation
The Law Offices of James G. Schwartz has negotiated favorable client outcomes in difficult negotiations and won important courtroom victories on behalf of clients. Listed below is a sample of some our notable cases, with analysis by our skilled trial lawyers.
Founding attorney and senior partner Jim Schwartz has practiced in Alameda County and Northern California for more than 30 years. His litigation practice includes cases in business and commercial law, intellectual property rights and trade secrets, real estate and construction, students' rights, probate, and other civil litigation.
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Appeal for Student Athletic Eligibility — California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
Notable Cases
Accurate Firestop, Inc. v. Universal Systems Integrators (Santa Clara County, bench trial 2009) — obtained judgment in favor of client for willful and malicious misappropriation of trade secret information against former employee and a competing company he started with friends.
Scott v. Duchin (AAA Arbitration, 2009) — obtained arbitration award for client in dispute with general contractor over home improvement contract.
Mirza v. Brookfield Homes Bay Area, LLC — represented homeowners in lawsuit alleging design negligence
