Trials
Early Risk Assessment and Risk Avoidance
Trial Preparation (including Theme Development and Witness Assessment/Preparation)
Trial Strategy Consult
Trial Monitoring
Post-Trial Motions
Settlement Options and Strategy
In-House and Outside Trial Instruction
Jim has first and foremost always been a trial lawyer. He approaches every matter as an experienced trial lawyer – early assessment of the real issues and razored focus on a path to resolution. This avoids getting mired in the clutter of extraneous issues with unnecessary, costly discovery. What is important is focusing on what legally needs to be proved or disproved at trial, and then developing a strategic plan to accomplish that and develop the most efficient resolution of the matter. Having tried 50 civil cases and dozens of arbitrations, Jim knows what would, and does, happen at trial and how to prepare for it in the most focused, cost-efficient manner.