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James' practice focuses on product liability and commercial litigation. Since joining Reed Smith, James has worked on a number of single-plaintiff, class action and coordinated cases. He has worked for a variety of clients, including multiple pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, manufacturers of industrial products, insurance companies and financial institutions. James has been involved in all aspects of litigation for these clients, including managing all phases of discovery, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and trial preparation.

Publications

• “California High Court Adopts 'Sophisticated User' Liability Defense,” with Marilyn A. Moberg, Legal Opinion Letter: State Focus, Washington Legal Foundation, Vol 18, No. 6 (April 18, 2008)
• “Alternatives to Cross Examination; A How to Guide for Excluding the Oppositions Expert Testimony Under the Federal Rules,” California Litigation Series, 2005
• "Practical Applications of Daubert v. Merrell Dow: A 'How To' Guide for Excluding the Opposition's Expert Damages Testimony," presented by Mary C. Oppedahl at March 2005 DRI Damages Seminar
• “Fair Warning? Not if User Is ‘Sophisticated,’” with Marilyn A. Moberg, San Francisco Daily Journal, April 24, 2008

Speeches / Presentations

• "California Supreme Court Adopts 'Sophisticated User' Liability Defense," with Marilyn A. Moberg, CBI Webinar, July 2008
• “Plaintiffs’ Tactics in the Development and Prosecution of Pharmaceutical and Medical Mass Torts,” with Steven M. Kohn and David J. de Jesus

Experience

Legal Education

Undergraduate Education

Professional Admissions / Qualifications

• California