About James Alexander Dumas
James Alexander Dumas Jr. is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1977 and holds bar number 76284. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Dumas is the founder of Dumas & Kim, APC, a law firm specializing in bankruptcy and commercial litigation, located at 915 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1775, Los Angeles, CA 90017. He has been practicing law for over forty-eight years, serving clients throughout California.
Mr. Dumas earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, graduating in 1977. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Pre-Medical Studies in 1973. During his time at USC Gould, he was involved in various legal clinics and internships, gaining practical experience in the field.
Mr. Dumas concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy law, civil litigation, and mediation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving debt relief, creditor disputes, and complex commercial litigation. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, aiming to resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively.
Throughout his career, Mr. Dumas has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years, where he gained extensive experience in bankruptcy and commercial litigation.
Mr. Dumas is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Dumas is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County effectively.
