James H. Moon
Partner
James Moon defends companies in their most important business litigation matters. Whether representing market leaders or emerging ventures, James executes on a plan of action to end the litigation problem decisively from Day One. He measures success based on his ability to efficiently eliminate or minimize litigation exposure and to allow his clients to get on with running their businesses as quickly as possible.
James's practice involves a broad range of complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on class-actions and consumer disputes. James has substantial experience in all aspects of federal and state civil litigation and arbitration, including large-scale discovery, complex motion practice, and appeals. He prides himself on his ability to secure swift and efficient resolution of high-exposure class action and consumer cases through successful dispositive pre-trial motions, oppositions to class certification, or motions for summary judgment. When necessary, James has obtained decisive victories for his clients after full trials, including complete defense victories and unanimous plaintiff's-side jury awards.
James provides actionable legal advice and roadmaps that cut through the noise of modern litigation so that his clients can focus on their business.
Practice Highlights
Class-action defense
Consumer disputes
Complex litigation
Admitted to Practice
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California, 2009
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U.S. Supreme Court, 2016
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit, 2014
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2009
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2010
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2014
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2017
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2017
Education
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J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 2009
- Joseph Henry Beale Prize for excellence in legal research and writing
- Editor, University of Chicago Legal Forum
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B.A., Political Science & Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, 2006, summa cum laude
- Phi Beta Kappa
- National Honor Society
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Association of Business Trial Lawyers, 2012-present
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2010-present
- Federal Bar Association, 2015-present
Professional Recognition
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- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, 2025
Background
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- Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP, Los Angeles, 2009-2018
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Philip S. Gutierrez, U.S. District Court Central District of California, Los Angeles, 2007
- Attorney, University of Chicago Criminal Juvenile Justice Clinic, 2009
- Intern, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, 2005