For over four decades, James S. Bostwick has built a reputation as one of the nation’s leading medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyers. From record-setting verdicts to recognition by some of the legal profession’s most respected organizations, his commitment to excellence has been the guiding light for Bostwick & Associates’ reputation and results.
As the Founder of Bostwick & Associates, James (Jim) Bostwick has successfully handled hundreds of complex negligence cases involving catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, birth injuries, and wrongful death claims.
He has earned recognition from many of the nation’s most respected legal organizations and invitation-only groups. He is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only organization limited to the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States and widely considered one of the most exclusive trial lawyer organizations in the world. He is also a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Lawdragon 500.
In addition, Bostwick has been named to Best Lawyers in America© every year since the publication’s inception in 1983, an extraordinary distinction that reflects decades of peer recognition and professional excellence. He was also named Best Lawyers “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in 2012.
Additional honors and recognitions include:
- Inducted into the Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2020-Present)
- Super Lawyers® Magazine (2004-Present)
- Super Lawyers® Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers (2004-2008 and 2012)
- Top 4 Trial Lawyers by the California Bar Journal
- Top 5 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers in San Francisco by the SF Chronicle
- Featured by Forbes, Town & Country, Newsweek, and other national publications as one of America’s top trial lawyers
- AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Top Rating by Avvo.com
These recognitions reflect not only professional accomplishments but also a longstanding commitment to excellence in representing injured clients.
A Legacy of Record-Setting Verdicts and Settlements
Over more than 40 years, Bostwick and his firm have secured numerous record-setting verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice, birth injury, and catastrophic injury litigation across the country.
In 1978, Jim Bostwick obtained what was then the largest medical malpractice verdict in United States history. Since then, he and the firm have continued to set and break records in multiple jurisdictions.
Notable verdicts and settlements over $10 million include:
- $21 million - Record verdict for a mild traumatic brain injury auto/truck accident case (2000)
- $17 million - Largest California medical malpractice settlement at the time (2019)
- $14 million - Largest California medical malpractice settlement at the time (2018)
- $11.4 million - Largest California birth injury settlement at the time (2010)
- $11 million - Largest injury settlement in Hawaii history at the time (2000)
In recent years alone, the firm has continued to secure substantial recoveries in complex birth injury, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases ranging from $5 million to $21 million.
Representing Clients Across California and the Nation
Although Bostwick & Associates is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the firm represents injured clients throughout California and across the country. James Bostwick has handled cases in Hawaii, Colorado, Oklahoma, Nevada, Washington, Florida, Arizona, and other jurisdictions nationwide.
He is also one of only a select number of attorneys in the United States certified as a Medical Malpractice Specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, further reflecting his extensive experience and focus in this highly specialized area of law.
Recognition Reflects a Commitment to Clients
At Bostwick & Associates, awards and accolades are appreciated, but they are not what define our work. What matters most is helping clients rebuild their lives after devastating injuries and providing trusted legal guidance during incredibly difficult moments.
The recognition our firm has received over the years reflects decades of preparation, persistence, and advocacy on behalf of injured individuals and families. We remain committed to delivering the same level of dedication and excellence in every case we handle.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to negligence, contact us for a free consultation. Our experienced team is here to help you understand your legal options and pursue the justice you deserve.