James Filippi, Esq.

James Filippi

James Filippi is the founder and principal attorney at Filippi Law Firm, P.C. His legal career follows a distinguished tenure in law enforcement, where he took an early retirement following a near-fatal incident. His commitment to service and justice led him back to the legal field, where he found a sense of purpose aligned with his earlier commitments to serving others. 

Education: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) from Northwestern California University School of Law 
• Bachelor of Science in Law from Northwestern California University School of Law 
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Coast University 
• Associates of Science in Administration of Justice from Diablo Valley College 
• Certificate in Law Enforcement from Napa Valley College 

Memberships and Admissions: 

• Admitted to practice law with the State Bar of California 
• Admitted to practice law before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California 
• Admitted to practice law in Washington D.C.
• Member of the California Lawyer’s Association (CLA) 
• Member of the Trust and Estates Section of the CLA 
• Member of the Real Property Law Section of the CLA 
• Member of the Placer County Bar Association 
• Member of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Placer County Bar Association 
• Member of the South Placer Estate Planning Council 
• Member of Wealth Counsel 
• Licensed Real Estate Broker, States of California and Florida 

Experience: 

James is an adjunct law professor for his alma mater, lecturing for a multitude of courses from trusts and estates, evidence, civil procedure, community property, and much more. Before entering law, James worked in real estate and mortgage finance, navigating complex real estate transactions, and providing financial planning for clients. During his time in law enforcement, James’ diverse law enforcement background included roles as a crime scene investigator, hostage negotiator, and member of the mobile field force. 

Community Involvement: 

James is deeply involved in his community, having served as an Honorary Commander with the 60th Aerial Port Squadron at Travis Air Force Base and as a Law Enforcement Liaison with Northern California Concerns of Police Survivors.  

James was born and raised in Northern California. He is happily married to his wife Courtney and is a proud father to three children.