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SENIOR ATTORNEY
Professional Experience
01/2008 to Current
Senior AttorneyCompany Name － City, State
  • Experience litigating a broad range of complex cases including, construction litigation, contract disputes, personal injury defense, premises liability, property, real estate and professional licensing disputes.
  • James also regularly advises clients on business-related matters.
  • Utilizing his experience as a former in-house counsel, he has worked closely with various municipalities in Michigan on issues such as civil and criminal statutes, ordinances and codes, housing code enforcement and property disputes.
01/2005 to 01/2008
Litigation AssociateCompany Name － City, State
  • Experience litigating most matters regarding the electric and gas utility company business including contract, construction, personal injury, premises liability, property and real estate.
  • Managed outside counsel regarding ongoing litigation.
  • Managed paralegals and claims managers regarding disputed claims.
01/2003 to 01/2005
AssociateCompany Name － City, State
  • Experience in various facets of labor and employment law litigation including assisting with arbitration, EEO claims, position statements, glass ceiling audits, affirmative action plans, non-compete agreements, settlement agreements, summary judgment, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • Extensive research, writing and analysis of case law and legal theory.
  • Client development and marketing experience including preparation of seminars and presentations concerning various areas of labor and employment.
Education
May 2003
Juris DoctorMichigan State University College of Law － City, State
May 1999
Bachelor of Arts: Political ScienceUniversity of Michigan － City, StatePolitical Science
Personal Information
Active participation in youth ministry and community service. Intense love for playing the Hammond (B3 and C3) organ, as well as the piano, keyboards and guitar.
Professional Affiliations
State Bars of Michigan, Indiana and Illinois *United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan *United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana *American Bar Association *National Bar Association *Kalamazoo County Bar Association (Board Member 2012-2014) *Judge Charles A. Pratt Bar Association (Founder and current Board Member) *Named Michigan Rising Star in Super Lawyers 2013, 2014 and 2015 *State Bar of Michigan-Subcommittee on Civil Discovery 2016-present *Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors 2016-present
Interests
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation Board of Directors 2016-present *United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region Board of Directors 2015-present *The Greg Jennings Foundation Board of Directors-Treasurer 2015-present *Michigan Center for Civic Education-Director of High School Mock Trial Program 2015-present.
Skills
ADA, arbitration, Client, clients, law, legal, litigation, marketing, presentations, real estate, research, Sarbanes-Oxley, seminars
Additional Information
  • Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation Board of Directors 2016-present *United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region Board of Directors 2015-present *The Greg Jennings Foundation Board of Directors-Treasurer 2015-present *Michigan Center for Civic Education-Director of High School Mock Trial Program 2015-present.
  • INTERESTS Active participation in youth ministry and community service. Intense love for playing the Hammond (B3 and C3) organ, as well as the piano, keyboards and guitar.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Michigan State University College of Law
  • University of Michigan

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Attorney
  • Litigation Associate
  • Associate

Degrees

  • Juris Doctor
    Bachelor of Arts : Political Science

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