James A. Shore

Partner

James Shore specializes in business crimes defense, the representation of corporate and individual crime victims, and civil litigation.

Mr. Shore served as Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties for 20 years, during which time he litigated hundreds of cases and was the lead prosecutor on more than 50 jury trials including prosecuting homicide, environmental crimes and fraud cases. He received commendations from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the San Jose City Council as well as the California District Attorneys Association for his work as a prosecutor.

As General Counsel to a leading Real Estate Investment Company he managed securities fraud, real estate and employment related litigation.

Mr. Shore led a variety of public safety and legislative initiatives. As president of the California Prosecutors Association, he championed successful statewide legislative campaigns. He was a gubernatorial appointee to the State of California's Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Commission and served under both Governors Schwarzenegger and Davis. He was also an appointee of former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer to the California Task Force on Home Security for Public Safety Officials.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Shore has also been an active member of numerous not-for-profit community organizations. He currently serves as vice-chair of the City of San Jose's $159 million Public Safety Bond Oversight Committee, board member of the Bay Area After School All-Stars; an advisory board member for Crime Victims United of California; founding President of the Walden West Foundation and board member of the San Jose Police Activities League. He is the former Chair of the City of San Jose Historical Landmarks Commission, where he was involved in land use policy issues including being a key voice in the successful effort to redevelop historical buildings such as the Montgomery Hotel and the Jose Theater.

Education

B.A., University of Colorado, 1982
J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 1986