James is a seasoned litigator and trusted counselor. He has led litigation teams in cases involving corporate governance, corporate control, fiduciary duties, breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, and trade secrets.
James regularly represents clients in complex corporate and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and bet-the-company litigation, in Delaware state and federal courts, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, and in other courts nationwide. James frequently advises clients on proxy contests, challenges to corporate control, and transactional matters involving corporate governance principles and Delaware law issues. He also serves as Delaware counsel in high stakes intellectual property disputes, including patent and trademark litigation.
He has extensive experience in Delaware corporate litigation, including the following types of matters:
In addition to his litigation and counseling practice, James has served by judicial appointment as a special master in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court.
James was a member of the team that served as pro bono co-counsel with the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware (ACLU) and Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) in bringing claims on behalf of mentally ill inmates who were held in solitary confinement by the Delaware Department of Correction. The case resulted in a successful settlement on behalf of the inmates, including improved conditions and mental health treatment services. In recognition of its efforts, the team received a number of awards in 2016-2017, including the ACLU's Clarence Darrow Award, CLASI's Founder's Award, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Advocacy Award, and the Delaware State Bar Association's Christopher W. White Distinguished Access to Justice Leadership Award.
Corporate/Fiduciary Litigation
Corporate Statutory Proceedings
Restrictive Covenants/Trade Secrets
Commercial Litigation
Escrow/Earnout/Working Capital Disputes
Business Divorce
Intellectual Property Litigation
Securities Litigation
Speaking Engagements
10.04.23
Recent Developments in Privacy and Data Security, E-Discovery and AI 2023
Articles + Publications
09.08.23
Delaware Court of Chancery Rules Noncompetition Clause Unenforceable By Subsidiaries Unless Identified in Agreement
Speaking Engagements
11.09.22
Fundamentals of Civil Litigation 2022: Delaware Court of Chancery Practice
Press Coverage
04.22.22
Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: Judge Connolly Is Taking Names on Litigation Funding
Speaking Engagements
03.29.22
Maximizing Legal Analytics as a Competitive Advantage in Delaware State Trial Courts 2022
Speaking Engagements
12.15.21
Recent Developments in Data Security and E-Discovery 2021