James Bergener
 
"Sweet" James Bergener set out to create a different kind of law firm — one built around helping recover from your injuries and get the maximum possible compensation.

As managing attorney and founding principal of Sweet James Accident Attorneys, James has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. His career is dedicated to helping anyone who has been injured because of someone else’s negligence. From seemingly simple claims to the most complex cases, Sweet James will make sure you get the justice you deserve.

Mr. Bergener is a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. The forum makes up less than 1 percent of lawyers in the United States.

Mr. Bergener is licensed to practice law in California.
 

Steve Mehr
 
Mr. Mehr has overseen hundreds of millions of dollars in successful recoveries for his personal injury, class action, and mass tort clients. He offers an insider’s view on how successful cases are built, investigations are pursued, and settlements negotiated to all Sweet James clients. Steve routinely works on significant matters and his celebrity clients include Grammy and Golden Globe winners, social influencers and actors with Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Wayne Gross, a former chief with the U.S. Attorney’s office and past county bar president recently stated that “Steve is one of the best consumer advocates in the country.” In addition to numerous awards and pro bono projects, Steve continuously gives back to the community through his work and mentorship with local rescue missions and charities.

Mr. Mehr is licensed to practice law in California.
 
 

Kurt Maahs
 
Mr. Maahs is the Managing Attorney of our Arizona practice. He has tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases; including multi-million dollar recoveries for clients with significant injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, paraplegia, and burns.

Mr. Maahs uses his vast experience to pursue and protect the rights of our Arizona clients and their families. He has dedicated his career to helping injury victims obtain justice from major insurance companies and corporations.

He is also active with the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Sandra Day O'Connor Inn of Court, Arizona Association for Justice, American Association of Justice, and Arizona Bar Association.

Mr. Maahs is licensed to practice law in Arizona.