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James Simon

5263 Shoal Creek Ln, Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Dedicated and experienced attorney with an extensive background in complex civil litigation and appellate work. Specialized in fast-paced, high-stakes litigation; strategic planning for business expansion from a lawsuit-avoidance perspective; negotiations; and handling matters from inception through post trial.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Partner

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
01.2023 - Current
  • Litigation Partner managing extensive and broad business litigation workload from inception of matter through final adjudication in North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia state, federal and appellate courts.
  • Substantial and ongoing experience defending Sky Zone, LLC and CircusTrix, LLC in federal court and Sky Zone franchisee in state court, including a state supreme court interlocutory appeal regarding the Sky Zone waiver.
  • Managed commercial business litigation practice with primary focus on breach of contract, construction, Uniform Commercial Code, Constitutional law, public-private financing disputes, and financial services matters.
  • Handled and managed pre-trial motions, depositions, written discovery, dispute resolution, and trials/arbitrations.
  • Negotiated and drafted business contracts and agreements including construction contracts, purchase agreements, employment agreements, and independent agreements.
  • Trained and managed litigation associates. Worked frequently with in-house and local counsel in various federal and state court venues throughout the United States.
  • Maintained frequent client and carrier contact throughout all matters.

Associate Attorney

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
08.2017 - 12.2022
  • Successfully argued case of first impression before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
  • Defended clients in personal injury and breach of contract lawsuits.
  • Represented multinational and regional companies in complex commercial and business litigation; breach of contract litigation; construction litigation; tax assessment disputes; and public-private financing litigation.
  • Conducted numerous depositions and drafted all necessary pleadings, written discovery, pre-trial motions, and post-trial motions.

Education

J.D. - Magna Cum Laude

Washington & Lee University School of Law
Lexington, VA
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law, Magna Cum Laude

Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL
05.2014

Skills

  • Lead counsel in state supreme court appeal
  • Tried cases in federal court, private arbitration, and AAA arbitrations involving disputes ranging up to $38 million in controversy
  • Litigated cases in administrative courts, state courts, federal courts, appellate courts, and AAA/JAMS arbitrations involving disputes ranging up to $150 million in controversy
  • Handled 250 fact witness and expert depositions
  • Drafted and managed all pleadings, dispositive motions and trial-related documents
  • Managed substantial case load and associate attorneys
  • Developed and implemented case strategy with clients and insurance carriers throughout litigation
  • Provided advice and negotiated various types of business-related contracts and agreements
  • Engaged in firm and client marketing through various associations and networks

Additional Information

Numerous published articles in the business law and construction law fields.

Appellate Court Decisions:

  • Jefferson County Foundation, Inc. v. West Virginia Economic Development Authority, et al., 247 W.Va. 24, 875 S.E.2d 162 (2022)
  • Jefferson County Vision, Inc., et al. v. City of Ranson, et al., 2022 WL 1164978 (April 20, 2022)
  • Bradford v. West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board, 866 S.E.2d 82 (2021)
  • Jefferson County Vision, Inc. v. City of Ranson, 2021 WL 4936515 (Oct. 6, 2021)

Timeline

Litigation Partner

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
01.2023 - Current

Associate Attorney

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
08.2017 - 12.2022

J.D. - Magna Cum Laude

Washington & Lee University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law, Magna Cum Laude

Pensacola Christian College

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