Yukevich | Cavanaugh is pleased to share that James Irey has been promoted to Counsel.
James brings more than 30 years of experience to his civil litigation practice, earning a strong reputation for effective advocacy. He represents clients in a wide range of matters involving complex legal issues, including contractual disputes, business torts, negligence, mass torts, Proposition 65, wrongful death, and personal injury. He has been part of litigation teams that have won defense verdicts at trial and on dispositive motions, and has obtained favorable decisions on appeal. His significant experience in the day-to-day litigation management has helped him achieve optimal results for his clients, making him an invaluable member of the Yukevich | Cavanaugh team.
“James’s long-standing litigation experience elevates the firm’s ability to tackle even the most complex cases,” firm Partner James J. Yukevich noted. “His experience as a strong civil litigator has helped him win favorable outcomes for his clients, and we are looking forward to seeing his growth in his new role as Counsel.” “I am looking forward to serving as Counsel for Yukevich | Cavanaugh,” James said. “This position will allow me to continue to utilize my vast expertise and mentor attorneys handling complex litigation cases.” James earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Oregon University and his J.D. from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, and is admitted to practice in California.
About Yukevich | Cavanaugh
For over a quarter of a century, Yukevich | Cavanaugh has maintained a long-standing reputation as a leading firm in civil litigation defense, developing a reputation as one of the firms most feared by plaintiff’s attorneys, and most appreciated by clients. Headline-grabbing, high-stakes product liability defense verdicts for the automotive industry put Yukevich | Cavanaugh on the map. In recent years, the firm has expanded its client base to serve industries including trucking and railway transportation, sports and military equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, excess insurance carriers, governmental entities, entertainment firms, and technology. The firm represents corporations large and small, as well as individuals. Yukevich | Cavanaugh has become one of the nation’s top litigation firms by combining innovative and aggressive case management with battle-honed trial techniques at all stages of litigation.