Law Office of James Latimer - Oakland, CA
The Law Office of James Latimer is a focused workers compensation and SIBTF litigation law practice located at 1970 Broadway in downtown Oakland, California. Led by attorney James Earl Latimer, a Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law by the State Bar of California with over thirty years of legal experience, the practice is dedicated to maximizing disability benefits, lifetime medical care, and trust fund awards for injured workers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on a contingency basis.
Certified Workers Compensation and Injury Advocacy in Oakland
Suffering a disabling injury on the job can completely compromise your health, income, and family's future stability. Navigating the complex California workers compensation system is often complicated by insurance delays, improper disability ratings, and outright medical denials. Operating from 1970 Broadway in Oakland's vibrant Uptown district, the Law Office of James Latimer provides aggressive, compassionate representation for injured workers across Alameda County and the East Bay. Established in 2001 by attorney James Earl Latimer, who was admitted to the California Bar in 1993, the practice has spent more than two decades standing up to insurance carriers and securing every dollar of benefits injured employees are entitled to receive.
Specialized Workers Compensation Practice Areas
The Law Office of James Latimer concentrates exclusively on maximizing recovery for injured workers through tailored legal solutions:
- Workers compensation lawyers: Assisting employees through all stages of their claims, from filing applications for adjudication with the Workers Compensation Appeals Board to securing temporary and permanent disability compensation.
- Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund litigation: Navigating complex SIBTF claims to recover additional state disability benefits for workers with prior medical conditions who suffer a subsequent catastrophic workplace injury.
- Repetitive stress and cumulative trauma: Securing medical treatment authorizations and disability settlements for workers suffering from chronic spine damage, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint deterioration, and occupational illnesses.
- Construction and industrial accidents: Representing warehouse laborers, tradespeople, and industrial employees injured in falls from scaffolding, equipment collapses, heavy machinery accidents, and electrical shocks.
- Denied workers compensation claims: Countering unfair claim rejections, appealing adverse Utilization Review decisions, and coordinating comprehensive evaluations with qualified medical evaluators.
- Accident and injury lawyers: Evaluating third-party negligence liability when job site injuries are caused by defective equipment, independent sub-contractors, or reckless motor vehicle drivers.
Board-Certified Legal Specialization
Attorney James Latimer is among a select group of California practitioners recognized as a Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. A proud member of the California Applicants Attorneys Association and the State Bar of California, James Latimer possesses the technical knowledge and procedural skill required to challenge insurance defense tactics and present persuasive evidence before administrative law judges.
Bilingual Support and Free Initial Consultation
The firm believes that every injured worker deserves dedicated representation regardless of background or financial standing. Offering bilingual support in English and Spanish, Spanish-speaking workers receive clear guidance without communication hurdles. The office operates on a contingency-fee model with no upfront fees, meaning clients owe no legal fees unless compensation is successfully obtained. If you need to hire an Oakland workers compensation lawyer or consult an experienced SIBTF attorney in Oakland, contact the Law Office of James Latimer today to arrange your free consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the vibrant Uptown District of Oakland, close to the bustling retail corridors of the neighborhood.
Building Location
This office is situated in The Golden West Tower Building (historically known as 'The Dark Cube'), a Modernist Class-A office building. The property is located near Aroma Bakery & Cafe and Gold Palm.
Parking Details
For visitors, parking options include the multi-story Kaiser Center Parking Garage situated nearby. There is also private surface parking at The Uptown Parking and public customer parking lots close to the building.
Public Transit
Served by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Route NL (San Francisco); nearest stop is at Thomas L. Berkley Way & Webster Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter The Golden West Tower Building from the main entrance on Broadway, proceed through the recently renovated lobby to the elevator bank, and take the elevator up to the 11th floor to find Suite 1125.