James Vincent Fazio, Entertainment Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and Health Care
San Diego, CA
Practicing entertainment in San Diego since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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James Vincent Fazio is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Health Care. James has over 30 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 30 years
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- Entertainment · General · Health Care
- Handles Entertainment, General, and Health Care matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About James Vincent Fazio: James Vincent Fazio is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Health Care. James has over 30 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by James Vincent Fazio
James concentrates on entertainment, general, health care, internet, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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General
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Health Care
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Internet
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IP
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Litigation
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Patent
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Trademark
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Entertainment cases in San Diego, California
James takes entertainment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Diego, California
James takes general matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in San Diego, California
James takes health care matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in San Diego, California
James takes internet matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
IP cases in San Diego, California
James takes ip matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
About James Vincent Fazio — Over 30 years of California entertainment experience
James Vincent Fazio is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Health Care. James has over 30 years of legal experience.
James Vincent Fazio is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition, patent litigation and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years. James practices in San Diego, CA.
Working with James on a entertainment matter
James Vincent Fazio is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition, patent litigation and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years. James practices in San Diego, CA.
Clients James works with
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and health care matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
James Vincent Fazio's legal education and bar admissions
Syracuse University
J.D. · 1995
Colgate University
B.A. University · 1991
Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
California Southern
1996 · ACTIVE
James studied at J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. University in Colgate University.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. University in Colgate University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
James's professional memberships and bar associations
San Diego County, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Executive Committee on Federal Courts) Association of Business Trial Lawyers San Diego Intellectual Property Lawyers' Association
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Locations
James Vincent Fazio's office in San Diego
James's primary office is at 101 W Broadway Ste 2000, San Diego, CA, 92101-8221. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire James Vincent Fazio — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James Vincent Fazio
How much does it cost to hire James for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in California typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
James is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new entertainment clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Entertainment attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
James handles entertainment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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