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James Garner

811 Jefferson Terrace         

Washington, D.C. 20029                

(617) 555-8190                     

jgarner@juno.com

 

 

 

LITIGATION

 

·     Successfully conducted litigation in a variety of high-profile cases.

·     Achieved favorable resolution of complex, often difficult to win cases.

·     Practiced before administrative boards and arbitrators.

·     Attained numerous credits in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

 

Barnham & Haynes, Washington, D.C.

Senior Associate, January 1996 - Present

Represented a diverse group of clients in civil litigation matters. 

Met with clients and developed trial strategy based on clients

needs and reccomendations.  Litigated each case in full. 

Consistently achieved favorable results for clients, including

two verdicts in which the settlement exceeded $2 million. 

                                        

                                               

Bayne & Associates, Baltimore, MD    

Associate Attorney, August 1990 - January 1996

Member of trial team that successfully defended Norton Co.

in it's $6 million coverage litigation.  Prepared and argued

motions.  Defended depositions.  Drafted settlement

conference brief.

                                               

                                   

 

EDUCATION

 

Jun. 88                             

J.D., Yale Law School, New Haven, CT

Activities: Editor of Law Review

Coach, Yale Debate Society

                                        

Jun. 84                             

B.A., History & Government, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Beikney Award for most outstanding thesis in history.

National Finalst, Expemporaneous Speaking, AFA                   

                                               

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

Member of the Bar, State of Virginia, admitted 1990

 

Contributor, The Western Law Review

 

Consultant,  Equity & Legal Assistance Foundation

 

Member, Board of Directors, YMCA's of Greater D.C.

 

Member, Virginia NARL Board