Stephen Jamieson
Top rated Land Use & Zoning attorney in Los Angeles, California
Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson
Practice areas: Land Use & Zoning, Administrative Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in California since: 1984
Education: Loyola Law School Los Angeles
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2026 Call today:
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A partner with Los Angeles-based firm Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson, Stephen A. Jamieson represents clients throughout California in a variety of matters, particularly employment litigation, land use and zoning, serious personal injury, business litigation, Indian and Card Club gaming law, and alcoholic beverage licensing. With extensive experience in litigation and appeals, Mr. Jamieson’s clients range from individuals to large corporations.
After graduating from the University of California in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, Mr. Jamieson received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 1984. He serves as a judge during moot court competitions at his university. Mr. Jamieson is admitted to practice law in California and Wisconsin; before the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit; the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California; the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan; the U.S. Federal Claims Court. He is a member of the Intertribal Court of Southern California.
With outstanding legal ethics and the highest legal ability, Mr. Jamieson has been rated AV Preeminent* with Martindale-Hubbell. He has been chosen to Best Lawyers. He is also a lifetime member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, having recovered millions of dollars for numerous clients throughout his career. Mr. Jamieson is a host and panelist for the award-winning show Legal Help Live and is a regular commentator on various television and radio programs. He also has had the opportunity to speak at various legal seminars and conferences.
Mr. Jamieson is a member of the State Bar of California, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and California, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Land Use/Zoning, Administrative Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, GamingFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employer, Gaming Law, Licensing, Lotteries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Retaliation, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination
- 40% Land Use/Zoning
- 20% Administrative Law
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Gaming
First Admitted: 1984, California
Professional Webpage: http://ssjlaw.com/profiles/jamieson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- United States Federal Claims Court
- Michigan State Bar, 2018
- United States District Court Central District of California
- California State Bar, 1984
- Member, Intertribal Court of Southern California Bar Association
- Wisconsin State Bar, 2015
- United States District Court Southern District of California
- United States Ninth Circuit
- United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- United States District Court Northern District of California
- United States Supreme Court
Pro bono / Community Service
- Interviewee, Host and/or Commentator on Television and on Radio (KRLA, KFI, and others) Re Legal Doctrine and Application to Current Events
- Host and Panelist for Legal Help Live™ 2000-2006 on KRLA Radio. Legal Help Live currently broadcasts on television (since 2005) on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on Channels 16 and 36 in Santa Monica and Los Angeles
Honors
- Honored with Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers, 2019
- Rated 'AV' by Martindale-Hubbell, the Highest Rating Available for Legal Ability and General Ethics.
- Profiled in Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers 2013 Edition
- Judge, Moot Court Competition, Loyola Law School
- Member, Who's Who of American Law Students and American Lawyers
- Recipient Academic Scholarships – UCLA and Loyola
- Loyola Law School Scott Moot Court
- Top Rated Lawyer in Energy/Environmental Law by Martindale-Hubbell™, 2013
- Chief Delegate, Model United Nations
- Chief Student Representative, Domestic Affairs, UCLA Kappa Sigma, Delta NU Chapter
- Profiled in Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers 2012 Edition
- Judge, Moot Court Competition, Pepperdine Law School
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, The Top Trial Lawyers in America®
- Academic Honor Society UCLA
- Kappa Sigma, Delta Nu Chapter
Educational Background
- University of California, Los Angeles, California, B.A., Political Science, Blue Key, 1981
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presenter, Las Vegas Convention – Depositions, 2011
- ALERT to all Individuals serving Alcohol at Parties. Providing Alcohol to guests may make you liable when someone is injured or killed. Will insurance cover such a claim? Will you be prosecuted?, March 7, 2014
- Instructor, Attorney Assistant Program, UCLA Extension
- Instructor, Advanced Personal Injury, Advanced Trial Practice, Loyola Law School
- Lecturer, ABC Law and Land Use Planning Seminars, 1993 – Present
- Lecturer, Live Adult Entertainment Seminar, 1995
- Lecturer, Seminars on Personal Injury Law
- Speaker, Legal Rights Seminar, 1996
- Guest Panelist, SQUOTWomen’s Right", Television Program, 1996
- Natinoal Association of Liquor License Professionals "NALCP" Conference Presenter/Lecturer/Moderator, Lecturer/Moderator/Presenter, NALCP, National Association of Liquor Compliance Professionals, 2025
- Hospitality Industry
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Stephen Jamieson is one of the most talented trial attorney that I have seen work a courtroom in my 60 years of practicing law.”
“Steve is one of the best attorneys I know. He is hardworking and is an exceptional advocate.”
“Stephen is not only extremely competent, but also extremely giving. My favorite story about Stephen was the story of him taking a medical malpractice claim no other lawyer would take in order to help bring peace and resolution to a family grieving a lost one.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2026
