James Bergener - Newport Beach, CA
Attorney at Sweet James Accident Attorneys
Personal Injury Lawyers in Newport Beach, CA
4220 Von Karman Ave. Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 07/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Civil Matters
- Car Accident
- Truck Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Animal Bites
- Sexual Abuse
- Brain injury
- Catastrophic Injury
- Slip & Fall
- Dog Bite
- Product Liability
- Pedestrian Accidents
Attorney Information
Overview
Fighting for Accident Victims Across California
James Bergener is a founding partner of Sweet James Accident Attorneys. He focuses his practice on representing individuals who have been injured as a result of accidents or alleged negligence and has spent his legal career working in personal injury and related civil matters.
Before founding Sweet James, James practiced representing insurance carriers in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. That experience provided him with insight into how claims are evaluated and defended, which he now applies when representing injured individuals. His work often involves evaluating claims, developing case strategy, and guiding matters through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, depending on the circumstances of each case.
James has experience handling a wide range of personal injury matters, from more straightforward claims to complex cases involving significant injuries. Outcomes in any legal matter depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved, and past results do not predict future outcomes.
James has also been involved in legal education and public commentary. He has served as a guest lecturer and speaker on topics related to personal injury law and law practice management and has provided legal commentary on radio programs in Southern California.
James is based in Newport Beach, California, and is licensed to practice law in California.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Recognized as a "Rising Star" by fellow trial lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About James Bergener
Included on the 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Whittier College School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California
Juris Doctorate
Law Review: Whittier Law Review, Member
Non Legal Education
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University of Utah,
Salt Lake City,
Utah
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Published Works
Articles
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Hit and Run Accident in Santa Ana Leaves Two Dead
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Pedestrian Killed by Car While Crossing a Temecula Street
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Bicyclist Killed in Collision With Fedex Truck in Fullerton
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Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders
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Accident Involving Multiple Big-Rig Trucks Causes Southbound I-5 Closure
- Safety Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicyclist Killed in Crash With San Francisco Garbage Truck
- San Francisco Injury Attorney Discusses New Concussion Legislation for Youth Athletes
Bar Admissions
- California
Other Affiliations
- Orange County Bar Association
- Los Angeles Bar Association
- San Francisco Bar Association
- State Bar of California
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Contact
4220 Von Karman Ave.
Suite 200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone Number: 877-414-2316
Email: Send a message
Hours: Open 24/7
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