In more than three decades as a passionate and effective advocate for seriously injured people, James L. Pocrass has repeatedly obtained justice through the numerous jury verdicts and settlements he secured for clients across Southern California.

Advocating for Aviation Accident Victims

Mr. Pocrass, who qualified as a commercial pilot and is an accomplished aviation enthusiast, brings in-depth experience to this specialty area of the law. He represents victims and surviving families of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death involving helicopter, airplane, airline and aviation incidents. He is highly skilled in dealing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and government regulatory and investigatory processes.

Tough Demands for Serious Injuries

When demanding accountability from corporations, healthcare professionals, insurers and commercial interests, Mr. Pocrass puts his MBA to good use to maximize recovery for clients. His courtroom skills as an engaging distiller and presenter of complex fact patterns have earned him the respect of his fellow trial attorneys on both sides of the Bar. Mr. Pocrass has been selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer in 2009 and 2010.

Professional Associations

• Consumer Attorneys of California (CAO)
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
• Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• American Bar Association (ABA)

Accolades

• Super Lawyers - Southern California 2010
• Super Lawyers - Southern California 2009

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of the United States of America
• Supreme Court of California
• California Court of Appeal, Ninth District
• United States District Court, Eastern District of California
• United States Tax Court
• State Bar of California, 1973

Aviation Qualifications and Affiliations

• Special License: Commercial Pilots License, 1969
  Qualified: Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rated, Single Engine Rated, Multi-Engine Rated
• Academy of Model Aeronautics
• Radio Controlled Airplane Pilot
• West Valley Flyers Club
• Coachella Valley Flyers

Education

• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, J.D., 1973
• University of Southern California, MBA, 1971
• California State University, Northridge, B.A.,1970