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.
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.