James D. Crosby

Law School
University of San Diego School of Law

Major Cases
Represented lender in New York action involving purchase/sale agreement for portfolios of premium finance notes and security agreements. Defeated summary judgment motion resulting in multi-million dollar settlement.

Represented beverage company in District Court action over ownership of formulas for production of alcoholic beverages. Favorable verdict after 2 week trial.

Defended San Diego attorneys in financial elder abuse, fraud and malpractice action. Favorable jury verdict on elder abuse and fraud claims after 4 week jury trial.

Represented Canadian corporation in 2 week arbitration of $150 million against Mexico under NAFTA - Involved Mexico’s unilateral closure of client’s border town gaming casinos. 

Professional Background
For over 30 years as a San Diego business trial attorney, Crosby has successfully represented hundreds of entities and individuals, as plaintiffs and defendants, in general and complex business, commercial, contract, intellectual property, securities, business tort, and real property litigation in state and federal courts. He has represented clients throughout California, and in New York, Nevada, New Jersey, District of Columbia, North Carolina and South Dakota. Crosby has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases, and handled numerous JAMS and AAA business arbitrations and mediations. Crosby is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Crosby is an active blogger at trialcall.net

Professional Affiliations
Crosby currently serves on the Boards of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Casa Cornelia Law Center and the University of San Diego School of Law Alumni Association. Crosby served as President of the Bar Association of Northern San Diego County, President of the San Diego County Law Library Board of Trustees and a Director of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and the San Diego Law Library Foundation. Crosby is a Master at the Welsh and Lopardo Inns of Court and on faculty at San Diego Inn of Court. Member – SDCBA, BANSDC, and the Lawyers Club.

Personal Background
A native Southern Californian, Crosby was born in Los Angeles, grew up in Santa Barbara and has lived in San Diego since 1975. He attended San Diego State University, receiving a B.S. degree in Marine Biology in 1978. He attended the University of San Diego School of Law and received his law degree in 1983. Crosby and his wife, Jill, happily-married for 30 years, have three grown daughters. They reside in San Diego and enjoy sailing, water-skiing, the beach, music, concerts, dining out, cooking, books, and, most importantly, spending time when they can with their daughters.