Jim is a senior member of the litigation department and serves as the firm’s general counsel. He has successfully handled litigated cases in state and federal court in New Hampshire and in neighboring jurisdictions for over 35 years. Over time, he has focused on matters involving commercial disputes, professional negligence, product liability, toxic torts, real estate and insurance coverage.
At the NH Supreme Court successfully overturned a decision denying the benefit of the innocent insured exception to the crime fraud exclusion in a professional negligence liability policy.
At the NH Supreme Court prevailed in securing Guaranty Fund coverage for NH hospital.
Prevailed on behalf of NH hospital in securing coverage for significant claim denied by carrier based on the known loss doctrine.
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.
