About James Francis Tierney
James Francis Tierney III is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1984. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Tierney is a partner at Dolen, Tucker, Tierney & Abraham, a law firm located in Redlands, California. He has been practicing law for over 41 years, serving clients throughout the Inland Empire region.
Mr. Tierney earned his Juris Doctor degree from Citrus Belt Law School in Riverside, California, graduating in 1984. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at an undisclosed institution. During his time at Citrus Belt Law School, he was actively involved in various legal organizations and activities.
Mr. Tierney concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury law, including cases involving defective products, motor vehicle accidents, and wrongful death. He represents individuals in all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. His extensive trial experience has earned him membership in The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an honor bestowed on very few trial attorneys nationwide.
Throughout his career, Mr. Tierney has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Bernardino, 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 Redlands for several years.
Mr. Tierney is an active member of the San Bernardino County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Consumer Attorneys of California. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Tierney is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Inland Empire effectively.
