James S. Bostwick

Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the Country
Highest Medical Malpractice Verdict in the Country
Nationally Certified Medical Malpractice Specialist
Best Lawyers® Trial Lawyer of the Year

The Inner Circle of Advocates
Invitation-only organization of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the U.S.
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Former President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, limited to the top 500 trial lawyers in the U.S.
American Board of Trial Advocates
An invitation-only group of top trial lawyers in the nation.
~Hawaii Chapter~
American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
James Bostwick is a nationally certified medical malpractice specialist and founding member.
Best Lawyer 2024
Recognized since it's inception in 1983 by this peer-reviewed publication, comprised of the best legal talent in the world.
Super Lawyers 2021
James Bostwick has been named as a Top 100 medical malpractice attorney in Northern California.
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
Recognized among The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Lawdragon
James Bostwick inducted into the Hall of Fame and featured among the Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
An exclusive group limited to less than 1% of U.S. attorneys who have won multi-million dollar results.

James S. Bostwick

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Attorney James Bostwick, founder of Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, is widely regarded as one of the most successful personal injury, medical malpractice, and birth injury attorneys in the nation. For over four decades, Mr. Bostwick has been a trial attorney dedicated to pursuing justice for his clients and has obtained many verdict and settlement record-setting results at the state and local level.

Mr. Bostwick is:

Admitted to and in good standing with The Hawaii Bar Association
Founding Member and Certified Specialist in Medical Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability
Invited Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
The past president of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
A member of the Inner Circle of Advocates – invitation-only for the top 100 plaintiff's lawyers in the nation.

Mr. Bostwick is also frequently featured in the news media for his work on prominent and high-profile cases. He has appeared on Walter Cronkite 6 O’Clock News, Newsweek, Town and Country, and Forbes. Perhaps one of Mr. Bostwick's highest honors is being chosen as "Trial Lawyer of the Year" in 2012.

Awards & Accolades

The Best Lawyers in America© (1983-2021)
Best Lawyers “Trial Lawyer of the Year” (2012)
Top 4 Trial Lawyers, California Bar Journal
Top 5 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers in SF (Chronicle)
Top 60 Trial Lawyers in America (Forbes, Town & Country)
Super Lawyers® Magazine (2004-2021)
Super Lawyers® Top 100: Northern California Super Lawyers (2004-2008 and 2012)
Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2020 and 2021)
AV® Preeminent™ Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

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Awards

The Inner Circle of Advocates
Invitation-only organization of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the U.S.
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Former President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, limited to the top 500 trial lawyers in the U.S.
American Board of Trial Advocates
An invitation-only group of top trial lawyers in the nation.
~Hawaii Chapter~
American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
James Bostwick is a nationally certified medical malpractice specialist and founding member.
Best Lawyer 2024
Recognized since it's inception in 1983 by this peer-reviewed publication, comprised of the best legal talent in the world.
Super Lawyers 2021
James Bostwick has been named as a Top 100 medical malpractice attorney in Northern California.
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
Recognized among The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Lawdragon
James Bostwick inducted into the Hall of Fame and featured among the Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
An exclusive group limited to less than 1% of U.S. attorneys who have won multi-million dollar results.

Why Choose Bostwick & Peterson, LLP?

James Bostwick Is A Nationally Certified Specialist By The American Board Of Professional Liability
Included In The List Of "Best Lawyers In America" By U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Since Its Inception In 1983
James Bostwick Received The Trial Lawyers "Presidential Award Of Merit"
Invite-Only Member Of The Inner Circle of Advocates, Limited To The Nation’s Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers
Record-Setting Verdicts & Settlements In Four States, For Malpractice, Truck, And Auto Accidents
Best Lawyers® Trial Lawyer Of The Year In 2012

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