Patron Law Firms
Jon Mitchell Jackson
| Jon Mitchell Jackson | |
| Jackson & Wilson, Inc. | |
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| Jackson & Wilson website | |
| Laguna Hills, California | |
| Jon Mitchell "Mitch" Jackson
Mitch was born in Tucson, Arizona. His parents owned and operated the Saddle and Surrey Guest Ranch, an internationally known resort destination. At the ranch, Mitch's parents entertained guest from around the globe which included Walt Disney, John Wayne, 60 Minutes commentator, Morley Safer, and tennis stars Poncho Gonzales and Rod Laver. Mitch's family was active in promoting tourism in Arizona. His mother was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine and his father served the community by being involved with numerous local and national organizations such as Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, and most of the major Travel Associations. Mitch grew up riding horses, hunting and fishing. In high school, his interest gravitated to motocross, scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez, playing football, baseball and competing as a ranked Arizona tennis player throughout Arizona and California. After high school, Mitch attended the University of Arizona and studied civil engineering for two years. His internal passion for business and marketing eventually led to Mitch transferring over to the business school and graduating with a degree in business administration. During college, Mitch paid the bills by waiting tables and tending bar at the ranch. On the weekends, he earned his expert hang gliding pilot rating and spent most of his time flying high above most of the mountains in Southern Arizona. After graduating in 1980, Mitch took a front desk management position at Caesars in Lake Tahoe, California. After meeting and getting to know several local lawyers on the ski slopes, Mitch's interest began to change and soon law school became his calling. Mitch attended and put himself through Western State School of Law and during this time, he clerked for many different lawyers and firms. He found his calling and passion when he started working as a law clerk for a personal injury lawyer. It was then that Mitch knew that he wanted to use the law to help and protect injured consumers and their families for the remainder of his legal career. Mitch was admitted to the California Bar in 1986 and immediately opened up his own practice representing victims of personal injury and wrongful death. As mentioned above, Mitch and Lisa combined forces in 1988 and since then, have never looked back. Twenty five years later they have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of people and their families. Today Mitch and Lisa continue to practice law on a full time basis. They enjoy mentoring new lawyers on litigation and trial practice. In their spare time, both Lisa and Mitch are actively involved in Rotary International and enjoy supporting their two children in school, community service and athletics. (Facebook Twitter LinkedIn) Past and present activities, organizations, and recognitions include the following: Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year Southern California Super Lawyer ÂAV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (top rating in ethics and ability) Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (less than 5% of all firms) AVVO ÂSuperb 10.0/10 rating Law Dragon- ÂTop Rating Judge Pro Tempore- Orange County Superior Court Appointed Arbitrator- Orange County Bar Association Appointed Arbitrator- Orange County Superior Court Private Arbitrator and Mediator Orange County Bar Association Orange County Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice The National Trial Lawyers (composed of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state) California State Bar Association (Business, Tort and Litigation) American Bar Association (Business, Tort, Criminal, Litigation, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law- Asset Protection Planning Sections) Consumer Attorneys of California Multiple time member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (obtained multiple verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000) Successfully passed written exam offered by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) for Trial Attorney Certification (qualifications- extensive trial experience, formal recommendation by numerous opposing trial counsel and trial judges) Past President of Monarch Beach Rotary Club and Paul Harris Fellow. Mitch has also served as an Assistant District Rotary Governor for Rotary District 5320. In 2010, he was nominated by his club for the award of ÂBusiness Rotarian of the Year Daily Journal Profile- Mr. Jackson's litigation talents, techniques and wrongful death trial verdict profiled in the July 28, 1995, edition of the California Daily Journal Admitted to the California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court and Central District of California. _______________________________ A trial by jury the only anchor ever yet imagined by man by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution. Thomas Jefferson |
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