Who We Are

Pettis Law Firm is a boutique law firm based in the South Bay that focuses on efficiently and practically solving its clients’ needs. We provide legal services throughout California, with a focus on business, consumer and select personal injury litigation, as well as complex civil litigation and mass torts. We also provide general business counseling to our clients, including general counsel services.


Large-Firm Experience, with Boutique-Firm Practicality

Prior to starting Pettis Law Firm, Jim Pettis was a partner at an international law firm. Mr. Pettis has represented Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including companies in the aerospace and financial services industries. Mr. Pettis has litigated hundreds of commercial disputes, has helped clients start their own businesses and protect their intellectual property, and has handled a wide range of other civil litigation matters. He particularly enjoys his current practice, as it allows him to also represent small businesses, start-up companies, and individuals.


What Drives Us

The Pettis Law Firm is driven by the needs of its clients. Our goal is always to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients and we invest the time necessary to understand our clients’ needs at the outset. We take the time to understand our clients’ businesses, work as partners to help them address challenges and capitalize on opportunities, and deliver legal advice that provides the greatest benefit to them. Our commitment to our clients is to provide practical, usable and cost-efficient solutions.