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Practice Focus
Jim has tried cases in state and federal court in New Hampshire, as well as in neighboring jurisdictions, for over 30 years. Over time, he has increasingly focused on matters involving commercial disputes, professional negligence, product liability, toxic torts, real estate and insurance coverage.
- Defended isocyanate exposure claim for two and a half weeks in the Federal District Court in Maine. Defendant’s verdict upheld at the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Prosecuted two-week quiet title action involving high value boundary line and easement issues. Verdict for the plaintiff upheld in the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
- Prosecuted six-day injunction proceeding to enforce non-competition and non-solicitation covenants on behalf of employee leasing company. Decision in favor of employer and award of attorney fees affirmed by New Hampshire Supreme Court.
- Defended isocyanate exposure claim for two and a half weeks in the Federal District Court in Maine. Defendant’s verdict upheld at the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Prosecuted two-week quiet title action involving high value boundary line and easement issues. Verdict for the plaintiff upheld in the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
- Prosecuted six-day injunction proceeding to enforce non-competition and non-solicitation covenants on behalf of employee leasing company. Decision in favor of employer and award of attorney fees affirmed by New Hampshire Supreme Court.
- On behalf of an association of thirty-five Lake Sunapee shorefront property owners, obtained a waiver of Department of Environmental Services “no bathing ban” at the department appeals level. Decision upheld upon rehearing.
- On behalf of restaurant owner, invalidated municipal no smoking ban at the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
Education
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.A., San Francisco State University
J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law
Honors
Listed among The Best Lawyers in America 2005-2007 in the Business Litigation Section.
Memberships and Admissions
Mr. Shirley is a member of the New Hampshire, California and American Bar Associations; the Dartmouth Lawyers Association; the American Board of Trial Advocates; the American College of Trial Lawyers; and the International Society of Barristers. He is admitted to practice in New Hampshire and California.
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