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Recent Successes*

$1,500,000 - Confidential

$1,000,000+ - amusement park accident

$1,100,000 - car versus bicyclist

$850,000 - falling tree branch

$510,000 - SUV hit senior citizen

$500,000 - senior hit in crosswalk

$489,000 - rear-end collision

$450,000 - jogger struck by car

$405,000 - sidewalk trip and fall

$341,000 - delivery truck hit pedestrian

$320,000 - falling furniture

$300,000 - DUI rollover

$270,000 - dog knockdown

$257,500 - freeway rollover

$250,000 - head-on collision

$250,000 - freeway sideswipe

$250,000 - shopping center trip and fall

$250,000 - T-bone crash

$250,000 - jaywalker hit by car

$225,000 - bicyclist hit by car

$225,000 - auto versus left turning auto

$200,000 - left turner hit motorcycle

$150,000 - pedestrian hit by minivan

Courage.

Integrity.

And a never-wavering determination to do right in support of his clients.

Attorney Jim Yu can be counted on to bring all of these important qualities to every case he handles.

Clients and colleagues recognize Jim as a “go-to” person for his knowledge, integrity and ethics. He is known for being patient, thorough and positive.

Jim learned at an early age about the importance of strong standards and ethics. An immigrant himself, he learned about the many opportunities afforded those who live and work in the United States. He also saw first-hand the injustices that often prevent others from living full lives.

Jim was inspired by his family to work hard and prepare to be the strong and effective advocate he is today.

A 1995 graduate from the University of California at Berkeley with High Honors, he worked two jobs to support himself. He earned his law degree in 1999 from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he specialized in personal injury law.

While many of Jim’s fellow students became corporate attorneys in New York and D.C., Jim returned to the Bay Area after graduation to begin his career as a personal injury attorney. He has helped people from all walks of life obtain the compensation and medical care that they deserve and need. Through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials, he has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.

In the spring of 2013, after a decade with a highly-regarded Bay Area personal injury firm, Jim opened up his own law practice in Walnut Creek. In 2015, he opened a satellite office in Santa Clara to better serve South Bay clients. In 2023, he opened an office in Sacramento. He continues his commitment to serve injury victims and the community at large.

Jim is honored and humbled to have been recognized for his professionalism and accomplishments with a number of awards and ratings:

In 2014, he was president of the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association.
In 2023, he was named one of the top 100 attorneys in all of Northern California by Super Lawyers magazine.
From 2016 through 2022, he was selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer (given to the top 5 percent of lawyers) in the category of personal injury law.
In 2015, he received the Unity Award from the Minority Bar Coaltion for helping to make the bar more diverse and inclusive.
He holds a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo.com, the ratings and review site for lawyers.

Jim speaks Mandarin Chinese and some Spanish.

Jim Yu will help you hold the wrongdoer responsible and get you the compensation you need and deserve.

Accolades
2023	Top 100 Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers Top 100 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2022	Top 100 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2021	Top 100 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2020	Top 100 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2019	Top 100 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2018	Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2017	Inducted into Million Dollar Advocates Forum Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2016	Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2015	Unity Award from Minority Bar Coalition 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2014	President, Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2013	Top 40 Under 40 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2012	Top 40 Under 40 (Northern California), National Trial Lawyers Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2011	Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2010	Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2009	Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers 10.0 Superb rating, Avvo.com
2002	Delta Beta Xi Distinguished Service Award, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
1999	Highest grade in Admiralty Law class at Georgetown Law
1995	Graduated with High Distinction in General Scholarship from UC Berkeley. Graduated with High Honors from Latin American Studies program at UC Berkeley. Commendation for catching criminal, University of California Police Department
1994	Commendation for community service, University of California Police Department
1993	Commendation for work ethic, University of California Police Department

Associations
2001 to present	Consumer Attorneys of California
2001 to present	Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association, President (2014)
2005 to present	Asian-American Bar Association, Sustaining Member
2014 to present	Minority Bar Exchange
2017 to present	Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area, Life Member

Bar Admissions
2009 to present	United States Supreme Court
2001 to present	United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
2000 to present	United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
2000 to present	United States District Court for the Northern District of California
2000 to present	State Bar of California

Education
Law Degree	Georgetown University
Bachelor's Degree	U.C. Berkeley

Personal Interests

Outside of work, I am passionate about oddball cars and unorthodox travel.

I especially love 1970s and 1980s French and Japanese cars. I am an avid Formula One car racing fan, having attended races in three countries.

I have traveled 15,000 miles on the Pan-American Highway solely by bus, from the Arctic Ocean down to the tip of South America. My last adventures were in French Guiana and the Bering Strait. My next adventure will be in Micronesia.

Testimonials

Jim was great he helped me navigate a very complex claim that involved both personal injury and workman’s comp. Jim was very patient and took his time building the case against those at fault and kept me in the loop every step of the way. He turned a very unfortunate incident and made it into a good one for me.

J.F.

Thank you. You really are going above and beyond. I would refer you to anyone I encounter.

M.L.

Thank you so much for fighting for me, Jim.... I appreciate it and all your honesty along the way.

D.G.

Frankly, I wasn't so sure we'd be able to settle with [insurance company]. Thank you for your patience and professionalism throughout the mediation. I was impressed with your poise and calm demeanor and could tell that [client] appreciated your fine representation of her.

Mediator T.

Thank you very much Jim. It's been a very positive experience having you as our advocate. We will happily direct others to you whenever possible. Thank you!

L.E.

Wow, Jim! Thank you! We are very excited and happy with the outcome. Thank you very much for your work. I am still kind of in shock, and don't know what to say, but thank you!

K.S.

We will definitely be referring you to our friends and family members. You are an outstanding attorney and an overall awesome person. Thanks for your patience and having our backs throughout the process.

V.M.

Thank you again for all your hard work with my case and being in good communication with me throughout this process. You are a great lawyer! THANK YOU!!

M.M.

I admire your professionalism, quick responses, and fantastic communication skills. I will recommend you. Thank you very much for everything that you have done for me.

J.P.

I have been meaning to send a note to thank you for the amazing work you did for my mother last year. I have worked with a lot of lawyers in various capacities, and you stand out as someone who truly cares about your clients and your work. Thank you for being so diligent, professional, and kind. I make sure to recommend you anytime someone needs a Bay Area lawyer.

Law Professor Daughter of Client

Thank you for truly making the world a better place!

Bar Association Executive Director H.

Thank you for handling my case. It was a good experience doing business with you and I very much appreciate it. I pray to God that I will never need you again for the rest of my life for myself and my family. But I would love to recommend you to anybody else I know when an accident happens and a lawyer is needed.

J.Z.

We found Jim to be caring, compassionate, and kind. He was trustworthy and thoroughly helped us through the legal process. He was very patient with us and very aggressive for us. He was considerate, well-mannered, and thorough.

S.A.

Hi Jim, Thanks again for mediating the disagreement this week. You did a fantastic job helping both sides gain something from this miserable experience. I am so happy that we live in a country where services like yours exist to put situations where they belong, behind!

A.C.

I would recommend Jim as the “go-to” person for anyone who has personal injury or professional malpractice issues. Anyone who has felt uncomfortable talking with attorneys can know that Jim is friendly and approachable. As a fellow attorney, I always find Jim’s thoughts and analyses on complex legal problems to be highly insightful.

J.S.

Thank you again for your time and effort for [my disabled son]. We truly appreciate your care and concern for [my son] and others like him. You are a reminder there are good people in the world. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

C.N.

You persevered with me, and you kept me updated each step of the way. I felt completely safe in your capable hands and consequently, never sweated the details.

C.D.

Thank you so much for all your help. It was a physically and mentally stressful time, so I am so grateful for your guidance and answering all my many questions! Of course I hope to not be injured another time but if history repeats itself, I would hope to work with you again.

L.C.

Thank you for all your patience, compassion, tenacity and skill throughout this journey. [My child] was very fortunate to have you.

Client's Parent

We know who you are, and we know you are good.

Major Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster at Large Insurance Company

The pleasure of working with you was all mine. Your experience and kind personality were a huge help in getting me through this incident with peace of mind. I will definitely refer you to anyone I know who needs a personal injury lawyer.

Y.X.

You will not find an attorney with more integrity.

B.C.

I really appreciate you helping [Client D] through it. I couldn't feel more lucky to have referred her to you.

D.J.

I want to thank you for your consummate professionalism and advocacy in our case against [large multinational corporation].... Again, many thanks for all your hard work. We will certainly be recommending you in the future.

M.P.

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