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Clients facing litigation want predictability. Jim Shelson gives them a candid assessment of their matter to deliver predictability and avoid surprises. After 27 years of litigation experience, he efficiently assesses the merits of a dispute and quickly tailors a strategy that fits the legal and business needs of his clients. Jim represents clients from many industries in a range of litigation matters. From tort to commercial cases, he uses his experience, sound judgment and personal commitment to bring practical and cost-effective solutions to clients.
Jim keeps clients updated on their litigation cases with a straight-forward approach that cuts through the legal jargon. His practice includes a broad array of challenging subject matter, often involving technical expert evidence in the areas of toxicology, epidemiology, medical science and causation. He handles business and financial analyses in commercial disputes and is experienced in the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve claims.
Experience
- Successfully resolved complex toxic and environmental tort cases involving more than 4,000 plaintiffs in state and federal court
- Defended state government in federal civil rights and other actions, including on-going and substantial litigation (thirty-day trial) regarding state’s mental health system.
- Directed verdict for waste management company in business tort case alleging tortious interference with contract in state court.
- Efficiently resolved several consumer finance cases for lender that had more than 1,000 plaintiffs in state court.
- Directed verdict for seller of heavy equipment against allegations of defective repair of equipment in state court.