James H. Fox, a resident of Ventura County, graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara and U.C. Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, where he served as a law review Editor. Mr. Fox’s legal career spans more than 40 years. He has handled thousands of litigated matters while associated with and later as a partner at two major firms or while working for many years as the senior lawyer for a well-known national (now international) security services company.
His legal experience is broad. He has handled, resolved, or tried all types of personal injury, products, premises, and general liability matters, complex business cases, insurance bad faith matters, and some environmental, asbestos, and Qui Tam matters. He played a key role in some of the 9/11 terror attack cases in the Southern District of New York federal court and has tried cases in California and Michigan.
Mr. Fox – Philanthropy & Community Support
Mr. Fox is a proud supporter of several charitable organizations, with a strong emphasis on Marine-related causes, inspired by his family’s long history of military service – his father, uncle, cousin, and two nephews all served as combat Marines. His primary philanthropic efforts focus on:
Additional support goes to American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Doctors Without Borders, and Catholic Relief Services.
- Semper Fi & America’s Fund, which assists critically wounded Marines, Navy Corpsmen, and service members from all branches.
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, offering college scholarships to children of active-duty Marines.
- Maui Food Bank, supporting recovery efforts since the devastating fires.
- Servite High School, his alma mater in Anaheim, CA, known for strong academics and athletics.
- UCSB Foundation, where he contributes to student financial aid as a proud UCSB alum.
Recognition & Professional Background
With nearly two decades of trial experience and 43 jury verdicts, Debra Postil is known for her commanding courtroom presence and exceptional advocacy in complex, high-stakes cases.
Education
- U.C. Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California – Juris Doctor, 1982
- University of California, Santa Barbara – Bachelor of Arts, 1976. Major – Political Science
Awards
- Martindale Hubbell AV-Preeminent rating since November, 1998
- Corporate Manager of the Year, Pinkerton’s, Inc., 1999
Professional Associations & Memberships
- California State Bar, member in good standing 1983 until present, admitted to practice in all state courts within California
- Admitted to the Southern, Eastern, Central and Northern United States District Courts of California as well as the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals