Jim Ham

Jim Ham is a prominent attorney specializing in legal ethics and attorney regulation in California. He is the Shareholder at Law Office of James I. Ham A Professional Corporation, with offices in Los Angeles (Glendale) and San Francisco.13

Professional Background

Jim Ham's practice focuses on:

• Defending attorneys in California State Bar discipline investigations and trials
• Counseling law firms and clients on attorney regulation
• Providing legal ethics and malpractice advice
• Assisting bar applicants with moral character determinations and licensing processes14

Experience and Expertise

Jim Ham has extensive experience in the field of legal ethics:

• He has handled thousands of California State Bar discipline investigations and inquiries1
• He served as a Commissioner on the Special Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California2
• He taught legal professions and legal ethics at the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law1
• He is a long-standing member of various professional ethics committees, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee1

Recognition and Achievements

Jim Ham has received several accolades for his work:

• He has been recognized as a Preeminent AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell1
• He has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer every year since 200612
• He is licensed to practice law in both California and Texas1

Professional Activities

Jim Ham is actively involved in the legal community:

• He serves as Public Statements Chairperson of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL)2
• He frequently writes and speaks at MCLE programs on legal ethics and lawyer regulation1
• He maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, posting about breaking ethics news and developments1

Jim Ham's LinkedIn username is jimhamlegalethics, reflecting his specialization and expertise in the field of legal ethics.3