James F. Saunders

James F. Saunders received his law degree from California Western School of Law (J.D. 1992) after obtaining a degree in Political Science from Cal Poly Pomona (B.A. 1989).

Since graduating from law school Mr. Saunders  has completed the five day National Institute for Trial Advocacy Program and has significant jury trial experience in defending personal injury cases, having completed over 25 jury trials and participating in hundreds of arbitrations. Mr. Saunders has experience in various aspects of insurance defense litigation including general liability, premises liability, trucking litigation, and coverage with an emphasis in fraudulent automobile and fist party property claims.

Mr. Saunders has provided training on various insurance fraud topics. He has authored newsletters and provided training to the International Association of Special Investigation Units, Southern California Chapter [IASIU] on numerous topics including first party coverage and Declaratory Relief Actions. He has also served as an instructor for the Southern California Fraud Investigators’ Association [SCFIA].

Areas of Practice

• Premises Liability
• Insurance Defense
• Trucking Litigation
• Fraudulent Automobile Claims
• First Party Property Claims

Bar Admissions

• California, 1992

Education

• California Western School of Law (J.D. 1992)
• California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, B.A., Political Science, 1989