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James Vercollone is the ultimate professional, he is a person of the highest integrity. I am so thankful I finally found James to represent me in a very long difficult divorce. James was my third attorney and my ex husband also had three different attorneys, so I have seen how different family law attorneys work. James is knowledgeable and experienced and it is evident in his written communications to Opposing Counsel and his Courtroom successes. Also, incredibly important he was excellent at responding in a timely manner to all my questions and concerns no matter how small. His communication skills cannot be matched. James is always calm, compassionate, respectful and will tell you the truth. Family Law is complicated and the court system is not easy to navigate, James knows all the ins and outs of it all and will be by your side throughout the difficult, emotionally draining process. I highly recommend James without reservation. He is a five star attorney!
— Carol
Good lawyer, sharp individual with exceptional service skills. James is a great communicator, who actively listens to his client asked very relevant questions to understand our needs. He was very responsive and kept up to date throughout the overall custody process. James has good knowledge and expertise in probate and family law which gave us comfort in his help and support. In general, a great service partner with exceptional communication, expertise, reliability and client focused support focused. We highly recommend him.
— Made anonymous per client request

I very recently came out of a very brutal and ugly divorce with the best possible outcome available. An outcome I didn’t even think was feasible to which I completely owe this Mr. Vercollone. He was very attentive, and explained all the different options I had with all the possible outcomes. We created a plan and set a date to which he delivered exactly on the set date. Very reliable, and dependable. Couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
— Made anonymous per client request

James has been my lawyer since 2020. He is an amazing lawyer. Since the first time I talked to him he has answered all my questions and explained the whole process to me in great detail. My case took a year and a half to complete. He kept in touch with me and updated me the whole time. Anytime I called or sent an email he always responded the same day or the next day. I had a lot of important decisions to make, and with his knowledge and experience it helped me make those decisions. I have recommended him to others and will continue to recommend him to others. James went above and beyond in helping me and I appreciate all he did for me. I could never thank him enough.
— Made ANONYMOUS PER CLIENT REQUEST

I have been working with James for more than a year involving numerous case matters, court hearings, as well as a four day trial. James is a consummate professional. He has a calm demeanor and speaks clearly and concisely and makes all the relevant points without confusing judges by getting “into the weeds.” I have had three different judges and it seems these particular judges tend to listen and respect James not just because of his extensive experience, but because he commands attention by staying on topic and not allowing emotions to take over as I’ve seen with other attorneys which annoy judges. James is readily available for phone calls, and responds to emails in a timely manner. He is on top of the case and is excellent at recalling details. He is ethical, credible, and knowledgeable on the laws and codes. I sleep easier knowing my case is in his hands and I feel totally confident in his abilities to fight for my child’s best interest.
— Made anonymous per client request

James walked me through and thoroughly explained the process, making a difficult time a little less stressful. He was responsive and clear and I highly recommend James for family law matters.
— made anonymous per client request
James did an exceptional job. He listened to the unique challenges specific to my personal financial situation, drafted a comprehensive agreement that met my needs and is likely as possible to be enforceable, and was quick and thorough in revising the agreement during negotiations to minimize the challenging and awkward process of getting to YES. My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon and we couldn’t be happier that we got this done. I recommend James without reservation. No one wants to think about the worst case scenario of a failed marriage, but in this complicated area of the law, everyone should at least have a consultation about a prenuptial agreement. It can go smoothly with James!
— Bob, San Diego

My experience with James was great. It was a very difficult time but James was always cool headed and a calming presence. He was able to quickly, succinctly, and calmly explain any situation that came up. He clearly laid out various options through the process and explained the pros and cons of each. It truly was a benefit to have James help guide me through the process and I always knew that he was there to help whenever I needed it.
— Anonymous

Mr. Vercollone was a great find! I could not be more grateful to Mr. Vercollone for handling my divorce case as I was out of state. He can be trusted completely and will represent you well. Give him the facts and leave the law up to him. Military divorces can be very complicated and very difficult to represent. He’s definitely one of the best. He listens and understands and is definitely there to represent you! Very highly recommend him!
— Roger C., Bedford, IN

James navigated my 5+ year divorce through 5 different judges, overly aggressive opposing attorneys, and even my vindictive ex-wife who was self-represented for a couple years. James takes it all in stride, never getting too high or too low, always working in a completely professional manner. I have hired and built 100+ person computer design teams and have had to become an accurate read of character and competency through that process. I hired James because I could tell he was HONEST and SMART, two qualities I hold in high regard. I was not disappointed. James was honest in all the dealings I have been involved with him in, and he always took the high road even in the face of malicious attacks on my character by the opposing attorney and my ex wife. James navigated a very complex breach of fiduciary duty trial masterfully. He is open to his client’s ideas and openly strategizes with you, but will not let you get too far “off the reservation” as it were! He is an excellent read of the judge’s temperament and inclinations both in real time and when processing the court proceedings at the end of the day. I cannot give someone a higher recommendation that James, which is especially meaningful in a profession that has many people of questionable values (sorry if you are a lawyer, your colleagues give you a bad rap). No matter what your family law matter, James will just “get it done” by negotiation, settlement, or trial. I have tried all three paths with James at the helm and was impressed and ultimately very satisfied with a fair judgement.
— Mike, San Diego

Although it was very difficult to spend the money at the time, it could not have been more worth it. There is not an amount of money in the world that is not worth protecting the livelihood of yourself and/or your children. I would never allow myself to even entertain the idea of cutting any corners when it comes to family law and the representation that I choose. I am forever grateful to Mr. Vercollone for his representation and I recommend him to everyone I know in need of a family lawyer.
— M.B., San Diego

Mr. Vercollone, I would like to THANK YOU for all your help with my divorce (nullity). You made everything easy and smooth for me through your ongoing advice and knowledge. My divorce (and marriage) was very turbulent and I know that if I did not have you, Mr. Vercollone, it would have been a totally different outcome. Once again thank you for all your hard work and all the times where you were not only my attorney, but a close friend. I leave here my invitation for a Brazilian Barbecue. Big Thank you!
— Andre D., San Diego

Mr. Vercollone was recommended to me by a personal friend. He took charge from the beginning and remained very patient and attentive throughout our association. He recognized the consequences of going our separate ways and the difficulties that arose with my now ex-spouse. I was always confident Mr. Vercollone would represent me in a professional manner and provide the best possible information and advice. I have always recommended him to friends will continue to do so without hesitation.
— Pamela H., San Diego

I was so grateful to have been referred to James to represent me during a contentious divorce. I appreciated many things about James’ representation. James has an excellent balance of years of experience within the local courts and judges (hugely valuable), the intracacies of family law, and the ability to lead clients through the process amicably when possible and favorable, yet also stand firm for them in the midst of conflict.

In my own matter, James stood with me over the course of 18 months, defending me against numerous false accusations and periods of time where I did not see my child. He successfully represented me during a contentious Order to Show Cause hearing where we not only had to navigate inflamed allegations from my ex, but also a parenting plan proposed by FCS which we both felt was not in my child’s best interests. Due to James’ representation at that hearing, the judge agreed with our position. The result allowed for stable, consistent and reliable time for my daughter and I, which I could not have achieved without the ruling. I am very grateful for that.
— Jenkin C., San Diego

We won!! If that’s the outcome you’re looking for, then James is THE best choice. He helped guide me through a post-judgment modification because the spousal support was killing my finances. We gathered all the relevant documents, met several times to discuss strategy and then went to court. James’ presentation to the judge was clear, concise and in the exact language needed to be heard. The judge listened to both sides and decided in our favor, BIG time! Very happy with the experience, as stressful as it can be, and definitely recommend James Vercollone for any family law matters.
— Adam K., San Diego

James was incredibly helpful to me in a very difficult time. He took the time to get to know me beyond a transactional level by demonstrating true empathy, was incredibly responsive to my questions, and was very flexible to accommodate to my busy schedule. Although I am sure he had many other cases going on, I always felt like my case was his top priority. Overall, a great experience despite the unfortunate personal situation.
— William W., San Diego

I felt very comfortable with James at our first meeting. My first impression was that I could trust him completely to handle my case. He proved to be very knowledgeable regarding the financial aspects of my divorce. He gave me regular updates on the progress of my case. If I called or emailed him with questions, he was quick to respond.

I would definitely recommend James to anyone I know and I trust that he would handle their case as effectively as he handled mine.
— Monique J., San Diego

I was very fortunate to be referred to James Vercollone, and pleased with the results of my Settlement. In my case, I had been married for almost 30 years.

My Ex-husband was emotionally abusive and had mismanaged our finances. I decided I needed a strong Counsel because my Ex-husband and his sister wanted me to pay large sums of money to them, from my share of the sale of our home!

If I paid what they were demanding, I would have been left without funds to begin my new life! James Vercollone was fair and prompt in returning answers to my communications through email or phone. I am thankful that my case settled out of Court. I highly recommend James Vercollone.
— Claire B., San Diego

A few months back my son’s mother filed for a modification of child support and child custody. I was referred to James by a friend who thought very highly of him; after hiring James I understand the high praise. James was accessible, friendly, professional, and made it a point to limit my legal fees. I am appreciative that James tried to settle the dispute with the opposing party prior to us leaving it in the hands of the judge. Unfortunately, the other party preferred to have our case heard by the judge. While James argued my case he gave facts and supported his argument by citing the law in support of those facts. I was very impressed by James knowledge of the law and his presence in the court room. I left the court room that day with a smile on my face, all thanks to James. I do and will continue to refer James to people dealing with child custody or divorce.
— Ricardo B., San DIego

*Under California Rule of Professional Conduct Section 1-400, these testimonials do note constitute a warranty, guarantee or any express or implied outcome of any individual case. First names and initials are used for client privacy and these testimonials were provided by former clients of the firm. The original of each testimonial is on file at the law offices of Annis & Vercollone.