About Steve Mehr

Steve Mehr is a co-founding partner of Sweet James Accident Attorneys. His practice includes work on complex personal injury, class action, and mass tort matters, as well as firm leadership and case strategy. Steve is involved in evaluating significant matters and advising on case development, investigation, and litigation strategy. His role often includes collaborating with attorneys and legal teams on issues related to case assessment, discovery, and resolution based on the specific facts and legal issues presented.

Sweet James was founded with a focus on improving access to legal representation for individuals facing powerful interests. Under Steve's leadership, the firm has emphasized collaboration, preparation, and client communication in its approach to representing injured individuals. He is licensed to practice law in California.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Sweet James

These results are credited to Sweet James. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

$22.75 millionVerdict

A San Bernardino jury awarded $22.75 million to the family of a severely developmentally disabled woman who died after her residential facility and adult day program both failed to respond to warning signs of a fatal drug buildup in her system.

San Bernardino Superior Court (Case No. CIVDS1937151) · 2023Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$17.4 millionVerdict

A Kings County jury returned a $17.4 million verdict against the City of Hanford after a municipal tree-trimming vehicle ran a stop sign at 51 mph and slammed into a car carrying two elderly sisters.

Kings County Superior Court, Hanford CA · 2024Car AccidentsRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

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