Before retiring, Jim’s practice focused on civil litigation, primarily in the areas of disputes involving design professionals, construction, intellectual property, and insurance coverage. He served frequently as an arbitrator and mediator and continues to do so.
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
- Trustee, Monroe County Bar Association (2004-2006)
- Member, American Arbitration Association’s Panel of Arbitrators
- Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Geva Theatre (1999-2006)
- Board Chair, New York State Lawyer Assistance Trust
- Former Member, Executive Council, National Conference of Bar Presidents (1999-2003)
- Elected Member, American Law Institute
- Trustee, Ruling Elder, and Clerk of Session, Third Presbyterian Church
- Chairman and Treasurer, Family Services of Rochester, Inc.
- Board Member and Former President, The Legal Connection (1999-2004)
- Former President, Friends of Rochester Public Library
American Bar Association:
- Former Chair, Professional Liability Committee
- Member, ADR Section
- House of Delegates (1998-2007)
- Former Member, Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense (2002-2004)
- Former Chair, Trial Techniques Committee
New York State Bar Association:
- Former President (1998 to 1999)
- Former Chair, Nominating Committee (2002)
- Former Chair, Task Force on Liability Insurance
- Former Chair, Committee on Insurance Programs
- Former Chair, Insurance Section
- Former Member, House of Delegates
- Member, Committee on Continuing Legal Education
Union Internationale des Advocats:
- President, U.S. National Committee, 2005-2007
- Executive Committee, 2007-
HONORS & AWARDS
- Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® 2007-2015 in the fields of Alternative Dispute Resolution
