Attorneys

James Astuno

PARTNER

Prior to practicing law, Mr. Astuno served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps including overseas tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Astuno continues his military service today as a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Mr. Astuno also supports the community as a volunteer on the Board of Management and member of the Finance Committee for YMCA Community Support Services.

EDUCATION

Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
CALI (AmJur) Awards for International Tax Law and Negotiation Theory and Practice
Straus Institute Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Law Clerk for the Federal Trade Commission
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Thomas J. Whelan for the U.S. District Court of California, Southern District
Palmer Center Business and Finance Fellow
Active in the Veterans Legal Society and the Honor Board
University of Denver, B.S., Finance

EXPERIENCE

U.S. Tax Law Compliance
General business litigation
Real property
Landlord/tenant disputes
Arbitration
Contract defaults
Surety obligations
Public and private works disputes
Construction defect and defective work claims
Local, state, federal, private collection, and bond actions
Family Law

ADMISSIONS

Illinois
California: State Courts
U.S. District Courts of California: Southern
U.S. Tax Court
Accredited Attorney for the Preparation, Presentation, and Prosecution of Claims for Veterans’ benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Washington D.C.

MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of California
San Diego County Bar Association
La Jolla Bar Association