Firm Profiles

James D. Hoey, III

James D. Hoey, III is an accomplished trial lawyer who has served as counsel on numerous serious injury, wrongful death, and mass litigation matters. Mr. Hoey’s achievements include thirteen verdicts or settlements over $1 million, including three over $10 million. In 2005, he secured the largestsettlement ever obtained against Santa Barbara’s Metropolitan Transit District. In 2006, he was co-counsel on a serious injury case in Imperial County that resulted in a $5.6 million verdict, believed to be the largest single-plaintiff injury verdict in Imperial County history. He has tried cases and achieved multi-million dollar results in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, Fresno, San Joaquin, Imperial, Orange, and San Diego Counties of California.

In recognition of his efforts, Mr. Hoey has been awarded an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys. This is the highest possible peer ranking an attorney can receive, indicating preeminent legal ability and the utmost ethical standards. In 2009, Mr. Hoey was also recognized as a San Diego Super Lawyer. His prior law firm, Strange & Hoey, was named by California Lawyer as one of California’s five most successful small firms.

Mr. Hoey received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in political science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1978, and his Juris Doctorate from Hastings College of the Law in 1981. Mr. Hoey is a member of the American Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1981.

Benjamin R. Anderson

Benjamin R. Anderson is an associate trial attorney who brings his vigor and enthusiasm to every case, relentlessly paying attention to detail in all aspects of his work. Ben’s entire career has focused exclusively on representing plaintiffs injured in various accidents, including automobile, motorcycle, slip and fall, bicycle, pedestrian, wrongful death, civil rights, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, products liability, dog bites, and many others. Regardless of the case, Ben persistently ensures that his clients are afforded the justice the law requires.

Ben attended California State University, Bakersfield where he graduated with a degree in English Literature with honors from the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. He then attended University of La Verne College of Law, where he was awarded the highest grade in Trial Skills Practicum. Due to his outstanding performance in Appellate Advocacy, Ben was also invited to perform on the school’s moot court team.

Ben belongs to Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, the San Diego County Bar Association and regularly attends the annual legal education conference held by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Ben also volunteers each year as a moot court justice at the University of San Diego, School of Law.

Alicia Covill

Alicia Covill has worked as James Hoey’s paralegal and office manager for over twenty years. She graduated of the University of California at San Diego in 1986 with a B.A. in English Literature, after which she graduated from the University of San Diego’s Paralegal Program with honors. She has over twenty-five years of experience as a litigation paralegal.

Ms. Covill works closely with the attorneys with all aspects of the litigation process, including investigation, research, discovery, and legal writing. Ms. Covill also manages The Hoey Law Firm. Ms. Covill’s experience and knowledge are indispensable to clients of The Hoey Law Firm.

Ms. Covill is a long-time Girl Scout leader, outdoor adventurer, and fitness fanatic who spends much of her free time outdoors.

Deborah Retes

Deborah Retes graduated from the University of San Diego Paralegal Studies Program in 2005. She continued her education and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from theUniversity of Phoenix in 2008. She has been working in the legal field since 2004 and has had the privilege of working with a variety of attorneys in San Diego. Through this invaluable experience, Deborah has greatly honed her legal skills, and continues to do so.

Deborah works directly with insurance adjusters where she competently navigates through the insurance arena. Her education, experience, strong work ethic, and interest in the law enable her to better serve the firm’s clients.

Deborah speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently, and is the firm’s Public Notary. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her daughter, family and friends, play with her dogs, and exercise.

Firm Overview

If you suffer a personal injury due to the negligence or recklessness of another party, you are not alone. Each year, thousands of Americans are victimized by unsafe conditions at work or careless drivers. Sadly, many of these victims never receive compensation for their injuries and losses.

While money could never ease the pain of a loved one’s death or heal an injury, fair compensation enables you to focus on your health and family rather than your financial future. The first step to making a personal injury or wrongful death claim is by seeking the counsel of a reputable San Diego personal injury law firm.

At The Hoey Law Firm, we provide the legal guidance and compassion you need during this difficult time. As a highly regarded injury law firm in San Diego, we work tirelessly to help ensure that justice is served regarding your personal injury case.

San Diego wrongful death and personal injury law firms

As you search for a personal injury law firm in San Diego, look for an attorney who has experience relevant to your case. The Hoey Law Firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law. Our areas of expertise include the following:

• Automobile and motorcycle accidents
• Aviation accidents
• Burn accidents
• Medical malpractice

We also have a proven track record for successful outcomes in cases regarding premises liability, gas explosions, and severe burns.

Personal injury claims

While many people think that they can represent themselves, a skilled lawyer is better able to analyze your case and prepare a cohesive, convincing case for your personal injury or wrongful death claim. The firm principle, James Hoey has decades of experience in injury law, and has won multi-million dollar cases for his clients. Mr. Hoey is highly respected in the national legal community, and is a member of the following groups:

• American Bar Association
• San Diego County Bar Association
• Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Mr. Hoey is joined by dedicated lawyers and paralegals who take pride in the personal attention and professional knowledge they provide to all of their clients.

Seek experienced legal counsel

If you have been seriously injured in an accident due to the negligent or wrongful acts of another party, seek advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer can perform a prompt and exhaustive investigation before evidence is lost or destroyed, ensure that your claim is filed within the statute of limitations, and advocate on your behalf in negotiations and in court. If you are searching for a San Diego wrongful death or personal injury law firm, look no further than The Hoey Law Firm.

To learn more about how we can help with your personal injury matter, contact The Hoey Law Firm today for a free consultation. A personal injury and wrongful death law firm in San Diego, we provide English and Spanish-speaking services and evening and weekend appointments.