Through his career, James has delivered excellent results in litigation, providing sound advice to maximize his clients' legal position and prevailing against adversaries in trial and on appeal by focusing on the key points of law and fact that lead to victory.
James is an experienced and effective trial attorney who has successfully tried cases to verdict and on appeal on matters spanning various industries in state and federal courts in numerous states. Having represented a range of clients from individuals and startups to private equity firms and Fortune 50 companies, James has consistently delivered excellent results while communicating timely and effectively. James has experience handling a wide variety of business disputes, though his practice has centered on three principal areas:
James advises clients from the outset of a dispute and represents them through trial and appeal, and many of the matters he has handled are summarized below. His experience permits James to offer sound recommendations and advice about the risks and benefits of pursuing a case and the likelihood of success. James also believes that continual communication with clients is essential through the life-cycle of a dispute to ensure that everyone is prepared for upcoming events and possible outcomes.
Once the decision is made to engage in litigation, James believes it is essential to identify and then focus on the key points of fact and law that are most important to prevail in the case. That means focusing discovery on those facts and drilling down on the legal arguments that will be most important on dispositive motions and at trial, not spreading resources in a scattershot approach. And it is important to prepare as though the case will proceed to trial, as that approach yields the best result for the client, whether through trial or some other resolution.
Finally, our firm offers a wealth of technological resources and other solutions to move through the litigation process efficiently, and James and the entire team rely on those resources to deliver effective and efficient results.
Government Matters
Corporate Governance and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Matters
Health Care Matters
Other Business Disputes
Pro Bono Matters
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.