About James Paul
James Paul Larsen is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1987. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Larsen is a partner at GJEL Accident Attorneys, a personal injury law firm with offices in Walnut Creek and Orinda, California. He has been practicing law for over 38 years, serving clients throughout Northern California.
Mr. Larsen earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1986. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. During his time at the University of Oregon, he developed a strong foundation in personal injury law, which has been the focus of his legal career.
Mr. Larsen concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury and products liability law. He represents individuals who have sustained injuries in motor vehicle accidents, including car, motorcycle, and truck accidents, as well as those injured due to defective products. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Larsen has handled numerous cases resulting in recoveries for his clients in excess of $1 million. He has appeared before the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda, the Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to joining GJEL Accident Attorneys in 1988, he worked as an associate at a personal injury law firm in the Bay Area.
Mr. Larsen is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association. He holds an AV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. He has also been included in the Best Lawyers in America publication. Mr. Larsen is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Northern California effectively.
