James P. Souza is Named Professional of the Year by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who

San Diego, CA, December 28, 2017 --(PR.com)-- In the field of Legal Services since 1995, James Souza is well-versed in business litigation, arbitration, construction law, personal injury, products liability, legal writing in his role as Principal Attorney at Kennedy & Souza, APC. Located in various California cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and Fresno, Kennedy & Souza, APC offers legal consultation and litigation services to a broad range of clients. The legal team’s experience includes general civil litigation (contracts and torts), business, real estate, worker’s compensation, and corporate counseling, criminal defense and family law matters. With over a total of a hundred years of transactional, litigation, and defense experience, Kennedy & Souza, APC is equipped with efficient strategy and problem-solving skills which they utilize to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Following graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting from San Diego State University, James went on to study at California Western School of Law and graduated with a law degree. While at San Diego State, he was honored with the College of Sciences Award.

James’ commitment to the field of Legal Services has led to recognition as one of California’s best attorneys practicing personal injury, premises liability, products liability, and construction litigation and one of ten 2014/2015 finalists by the San Diego Daily Transcript for construction litigation attorneys. In addition, He holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and was recently recognized by Forbes Magazine. James writes articles and gives lectures for insurance companies and third-party administrators on the topics of litigation strategy and risk management.

To further his professional development, he maintains a membership with the California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors, San Diego Defense Lawyers Association, California Bar Association, and the Worldwide Registry. Looking back, James attributes his level of success to following the philosophy, "Be passionate and go the extra mile. Going the extra mile is working long hours, and not just a 9-5."