James V. Sansone

James V. “Jim” Sansone is a distinguished attorney at Cowlitz Law Group PLLC, renowned for his expertise in litigation and trial law since beginning his career. He has earned an impressive Martindale-Hubbell rating of 4.7 out of 5, a testament to his years of dedicated service and the trust he has built. Jim specializes in family law, adeptly handling complex cases such as high-asset divorces and intricate interstate and international custody disputes. His approach in the courtroom is characterized by both compassion and vigor, always keeping the best interests of his clients and their families at the forefront.

Beyond his courtroom work, Jim is an adjunct professor at Santa Rosa Junior College, where he teaches Business Law and Introduction to Law for Paralegals. His teaching methodology is enriched by his extensive real-world legal experiences. Before joining Cowlitz Law Group PLLC, Jim founded and led a general civil litigation firm, where he honed his distinctive style marked by clear communication and decisive litigation. His courtroom efficiency reflects his commitment to integrity.

Jim’s legal skills extend to diverse areas such as bankruptcy adversary litigation, real estate disputes, and wrongful foreclosure. He is often commended by clients for his superior legal knowledge and tenacity, earning the nickname of a “bulldog” in the legal realm. Licensed to practice in both California and Washington, including in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Jim’s legal influence is widespread.

His additional roles in the legal community further underscore his commitment and expertise. Jim is a panel member of the Sonoma County Mandatory Settlement Conference Program and has served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Sonoma County Superior Court. He is a member of the California State Bar, the Washington State Bar, the Sonoma County Bar Association, the San Francisco Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Alliance. Additionally, he has served on the board of the Sonoma County Community Action Partnership and has been recognized as a California Lawyer of Distinction in Litigation and in Family and Divorce Law.

Jim Sansone’s career is a reflection of his unwavering commitment to justice, serving not only as a legal ally to his clients but also as a mentor to the next generation of lawyers. His experience as a former pro-tem judge in Sonoma County further enhances his impressive legal credentials.