James has assisted in obtaining favorable litigation results for commercial clients across a wide range of industries. Whether he is preparing demand letters, complex motions or appeal briefs, James's writing skills make him a dependable advocate for his clients.
Overview
James's practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation. He represents clients ranging from local businesses to publicly-traded corporations, and has litigated a broad variety of cases including commercial contract disputes, products liability, employment discrimination, securities fraud, and disputes regarding employee/employer ownership of intellectual property.
Experience
Successfully defended a nationwide funeral services provider in a negligence and breach-of-contract lawsuit, securing a unanimous jury verdict after a four-day trial.
Drafted an appellate answering brief that resulted in the Arizona Court of Appeals affirming the superior court's judgment in a jury trial.
Obtained the dismissal of multiple negligence lawsuits against a publicly-traded automotive retail corporation.
Obtained the dismissal of a legal malpractice lawsuit against an Arizona law firm in connection with several securities transactions.
Negotiated and obtained a favorable settlement for plaintiffs in a breach-of-contract lawsuit arising out of the sale of a medical cannabis company.
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Arizona Black Bar
Maricopa County Bar Association
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Arizona, 2018
- United States District Court for the District of Arizona, 2018
Education
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2017
Arizona State University, Barrett, The Honors College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2014
- International Business Certificate, W.P. Carey School of Business