Our Experienced Legal Team
Dedicated attorneys with decades of experience helping fire victims recover the compensation they deserve.
At LA Fire Recovery Law, we combine extensive legal expertise with compassion and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by fire victims. Our attorneys have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients, helping them rebuild their lives after devastating losses.
James N. Dicks
Founding Attorney, jD Law, P.C.
James N. Dicks
Founding Attorney, jD Law, P.C.
James N. Dicks is a veteran attorney with broad expertise in personal injury law, insurance claims, and trial litigation, complemented by a distinguished background in criminal justice. As the founding attorney of jD Law, P.C. in Vista, California, Mr. Dicks has over three decades of experience fighting for individuals' rights. He has become known for his tenacity in securing compensation for those harmed by others' negligence—including victims of accidents, disasters, and catastrophic events. Drawing on his early career as a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer and investigator, Mr. Dicks brings a unique investigative perspective to his legal practice. This skill set is invaluable in complex cases such as wildfire insurance claims, where gathering evidence of loss and causation is critical. James N. Dicks' commitment to helping clients rebuild their lives has made him a trusted advocate for Los Angeles fire victims navigating insurance claims, injury claims, and income loss due to fire-related disruptions.
Background and Experience
Before becoming a lawyer, James Dicks served as an undercover narcotics investigator with the LAPD, a role in which he honed his investigative skills and gained deep insight into complex cases. Transitioning from law enforcement, he opened his own firm in North County San Diego in 1990. Over the past thirty-plus years, Mr. Dicks has handled a broad spectrum of cases, ranging from serious personal injury claims to complex criminal defense matters.
In his civil practice, James Dicks focuses on helping injury victims and their families recover full and fair compensation. He has extensive experience dealing with insurance companies on behalf of clients who have suffered physical injuries or financial loss due to accidents or disasters. His firm vigorously pursues compensation for physical harm, medical bills, property damage, and lost income resulting from catastrophic events such as wildfires.
Professional Highlights:
- Former LAPD investigator: Developed investigative skills critical in building strong insurance claims.
- Veteran attorney: Over 35 years of legal experience in California, successfully advocating for clients' rights.
- Certified Specialist: Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Bar.
- Personal injury and insurance advocate: Extensive experience in recovering compensation for medical expenses, property losses, and income disruption due to disasters.
- Peer recognition: Consistently recognized by peers and featured multiple times on the Super Lawyers list.
Community Involvement
James N. Dicks is committed to his clients and the Southern California community. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he ensures effective representation for diverse communities. His hands-on approach and dedication have earned him a reputation as a tireless advocate who genuinely cares about securing justice and fair compensation for those affected by catastrophic events, including wildfires.
Michael Dicks
Senior Trial Attorney, Dicks & Coglianese
Michael Dicks
Senior Trial Attorney, Dicks & Coglianese
Michael Dicks is a seasoned attorney specializing in construction defect disputes, residential and commercial real estate law, and complex trial litigation. As a Senior Trial Attorney at Hoffman & Forde, Mr. Dicks brings over three decades of extensive trial and mediation experience, successfully representing thousands of homeowners and homeowner associations across Southern California and Arizona. Known for his exceptional ability to achieve substantial settlements and verdicts, Mr. Dicks has dedicated his practice exclusively to advocating for plaintiff homeowner associations dealing with construction deficiencies and failures.
Drawing from his deep understanding of the unique challenges homeowners face in construction litigation, Mr. Dicks employs strategic and meticulous methods to protect his clients' interests and recover substantial compensation. His proven record includes securing millions of dollars for his association clients, demonstrating his profound knowledge and mastery of the complexities inherent in construction defect cases.
Background and Experience
Michael Dicks graduated cum laude from California Western School of Law in 1989 after earning his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University in 1986. He further enriched his legal education through studies in international law at Regent College of Law overseas in 1988. Coming from a distinguished family of attorneys, including his father and two older brothers, Mr. Dicks brings a legacy of commitment and excellence to his practice.
Throughout his impressive career, Mr. Dicks has developed specialized expertise in every aspect of construction deficiencies, representing major homeowner associations in landmark cases throughout California and Arizona. His authoritative voice in the legal community is underscored by frequent speaking engagements at national conferences, such as the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and California Judicial Education and Research (CJER) complex case conferences.
Professional Highlights:
- Senior Trial Attorney: Over 30 years of extensive experience in construction defect litigation and real estate law.
- Dedicated Plaintiff Advocate: Exclusive representation of homeowner associations, achieving multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.
- Licensed in California and Arizona: Expertise in construction defect cases spanning multiple jurisdictions.
- Industry Leadership: Frequent speaker at CAI National Conferences and active contributor to industry education.
- Recognized Expert: Trusted advocate with a history of substantial verdicts and settlements including notable cases such as Cantabria Shores ($8.5 million settlement), Bella Vista ($7.27 million settlement), and Belflora Maintenance Corporation ($7.75 million settlement).
Community Involvement
Mr. Dicks actively participates in several professional and community organizations. He is an engaged member of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), the California and Arizona Trial Lawyers Associations, and maintains founding membership status with the California Association of Community Managers (CACM). His involvement demonstrates his commitment not only to his clients but also to advancing legal standards and supporting communities throughout Southern California and beyond.
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