Client favorable verdict resulted in changes to the sign code. ![]() Defended business in a “bet the company” complex commercial dispute in federal court involving First and Fourteenth Amendment issues related to a municipality’s sign code which, if enacted, would have ruined the business’ operational model.Client was ultimately dismissed from litigation with prejudice by the plaintiff. Represented telecommunication company in multiparty business dispute related to cancellation of internet startups service contracts.Madoff Investment Securities LLC, in connection with BakerHostetler’s role as court-appointed counsel. Picard, Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Advised numerous clients on negotiation and inclusion of indemnity and defense agreements in contracts.Advised numerous clients on implementation of product warnings and labels.Prior to trial, obtained full summary judgment on all of Plaintiff’s claims. Defended construction equipment manufacturer in catastrophic injury case involving allegations of defective design, manufacture, and marketing of equipment’s control system.Prior to trial, obtained full summary judgment on all Plaintiff’s claims. Defended construction equipment manufacturer in traumatic brain injury case involving allegations of defective design, manufacture, and marketing of multipiece rim.Defended a sports automobile manufacturer in a breach of warranty case alleging defects in a luxury automobile. Tried to defense verdict.Defended a machinery and engine manufacturing corporation in a catastrophic injury case involving alleged defects in a steel mill furnace. ![]() Represented one of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer in product cases involving issues of wrongful death, catastrophic injury, warranty, and adequacy of warning.Represented one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturer in over 300 product liability cases involving issues of contract, warranty, the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.He focuses on the details important to his clients in order to create a practical, solutions-oriented approach to their issues, while also addressing their ultimate business goals. James has a seasoned background of trial experience, which he utilizes in his pursuit of results for his clients. ![]() He also helps clients mitigate product liability risks by advising on the design and implementation of product warnings and negotiating indemnity and defense clauses. James’ product liability experience includes the handling of numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases stemming from product defects, chemical exposures, explosions, and cases involving heavy construction equipment and automobiles. He is trusted for his sound judgment in advising corporate clients involved in crisis situations and catastrophic matters, including project management, product investigations, recalls, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigations, and matters before the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). James is a skilled trial lawyer recognized for his counsel and aggressive defense of product manufacturers, sellers, premises owners and contractors in product liability and construction litigation, as well as his commercial litigation experience. James Phillips serves as deputy leader of BakerHostetler’s Product Liability and Toxic Tort team.
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