James Herrity
NOTABLE CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Epstein, Becker & Green, Chicago, IL
Mark Hutchinson, et al. v. Credit Suisse Securities USA LLC September 2017 – Present
Claim: Breach of Contract, Fraud, Unjust Enrichment, Violation of FINRA rules and IWPCA
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Ronald Green
References: Ronald Green, Brian Spang
Winston & Strawn, Chicago, IL (San Diego, CA)
Zahau v. Adam Shacknai February – April 2017
Claim: Wrongful Death
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Dan K. Webb
References: Dan K. Webb
Winston & Strawn, New York, NY
Tullett Prebon v. Tradition Asiel Securities April – May 2016
Claim: Employment Contract Dispute (Closing Arguments)
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Thomas P. Lane, Laura R. Petroff
References: Thomas P. Lane, Laura R. Petroff
Berger Singerman, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Star-Brite v. Gold Eagle February 2016
Claim: False Advertising
Representing: Plaintiff, Counter-Defendant
Lead Counsel: Leonard Samuels, Jeffrey Wertman
References: Leonard Samuels, Jeffrey Wertman, and Gavin Gaukroger
Rhoades McKee, Grand Rapids, MI
Lee v. Advanced Tooling Systems January 2016
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant, Counter-Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Paul McCarthy, Patrick Drueke
References: Paul McCarthy, Patrick Drueke
Howard and Howard, Detroit, MI
Gonzalez Product Systems v. Martinrea International September – October 2015
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant, Counter-Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Thomas Walters, and Stephen Dunn
References: Thomas Walters, and Stephen Dunn
Bejin & Bieneman PLC, Detroit, MI
Manion Gaynor & Manning, LLP, Boston, MA
FieldTurf v AstroTurf July – October 2015
Trial and Evidentiary Hearings
Claim: Intellectual Property, Unfair Competition
Representing: Defendant, Counter-Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Thomas Bejin, Martin Gaynor
References: Thomas Bejin, Martin Gaynor
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, Chicago, IL
Chris Zimmerman v. BRG Sports August 2015
Claim: Employment Law, Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Shawn Wood and William Goldberg
References: Shawn Wood and William Goldberg
Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman LLP, New York, NY
Tydenbrooks v CSS March – May 2015
Claim: Theft of Trade Secrets
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Daniel Fetterman, Howard Schub
References: Daniel Fetterman, Howard Schub
Winston & Strawn, LLP, Washington, DC
Chevron v Republic of Ecuador May 2015
Representing: Defendant, Counter-Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Greg Ewing, Eric Goldstein
References: Greg Ewing, Eric Goldstein
Hawkins & Associates, Houston, TX
Alter v Carmona August 2014
Claim: Insurance Defense, Personal Injury
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Steven Hollingsworth
References: Steven Hollingsworth
Bejin, VanOphem and Bieneman PLC, Detroit, MI
FieldTurf v AstroTurf September – November 2013
Motion for Summary Judgment Hearings
Claim: Intellectual Property, Unfair Competition
Representing: Defendant, Counter-Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Thomas Bejin, John VanOphem
References: Thomas Bejin, John VanOphem
Winston & Strawn, LLP, London, England
PNY Technologies v. Samsung Electronics January – March 2013
Claim: Criminal Unfair Competition
Representing: Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Michael Elkin, Thomas Lane
References: Michael Elkin, Thomas Lane
Hahn Loeser, Cleveland, OH
Moonscoop v. American Greetings Corp. November 2012
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Michael Gavin, Steven Mintz, Eric Levasseur
References: Michael Gavin, Steven Mintz, Eric Levasseur
Gordon & Rees, LLP, Las Vegas, NV
Consolidated Cases in RE Westgate Tower Sept 2012 – Feb 2013
Construction Litigation – Tutor v. Westgate
Claim: Construction Defect; Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant; Counter-Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Robert Schumacher, Jon Ludwig, Michael Davidson
References: Robert Schumacher, Jon Ludwig, Michael Davidson
Winston & Strawn, LLP, Chicago, IL
United States v. Dr. Arvind Ahuja August 2012
Claim: Criminal Tax Fraud
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Dan K. Webb, Thomas Kirsch
References: Dan K. Webb, Thomas Kirsch
Mayer Brown, Chicago, IL
Barry Gilfand, et al. v Sgt. Jeffrey Planey, et al. April 2012 – May 2012
Claim: Assault and Battery, Obstruction of Justice
Representing: Defendant Officers Barnes and Powers
Lead Counsel: Lori Lightfoot, Dana Douglas, et al.
References: Lori Lightfoot, Dana Douglas and Erin Fallon
Goldberg Segalla, LLP, Buffalo, NY
Talcott Properties v Lasko Products January 2012 – February 2012
Claim: Product Defect
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: John Freedenberg and
Ralph Chapa of Kaufman, Payton & Chapa
References: John Freedenberg, Ralph Chapa and Brad Brush (Lasko)
Clark Hill, PLC, Detroit, MI
Coupled Products v Navistar October 2011 - December 2011
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Daniel Dulworth and Jennifer Green;
Cary Perlman of Latham Watkins(Chicago)
References: Daniel Dulworth, Cary Perlman and Jennifer Green
Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP, Las Vegas, NV
Sun Colony v Bebout September 2011
Claim: Construction Defect
Representing: Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Robert Carlson and Jennifer Salem
References: Robert Carlson and Jennifer Salem
Hahn Loeser, Cleveland, OH
Hologic v IZI Medical July 2011
Claim: Patent Infringement
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Michael Gavin, Eric Gaum and Shannon McCune
References: Michael Gavin, Eric Gaum and Shannon McCune
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, Chicago, IL
Advance Brands v. Alkar Rapidpak May 2011 – June 2011
Claim: Product Liability
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Shawn Wood and Justin Beyer
References: Shawn Wood and Justin Beyer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, MI
Midland County v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI December 2010
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Leo Nouhan of BCBSM and Charley Hegarty of Bodman, LLP
References: Leo Nouhan and Charley Hegarty
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, MI
Calhoun County v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI November 2010
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Leo Nouhan of BCBSM and Charley Hegarty of Bodman, LLP
References: Leo Nouhan and Charley Hegarty
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, MI
City of Pontiac v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI October 2010
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Leo Nouhan of BCBSM and Charley Hegarty of Bodman, LLP
References: Leo Nouhan and Charley Hegarty
Warner Norcross & Judd, Grand Rapids, MI
LG v. Whirlpool July 2010 – October 2010
Claim: Unfair Competition, False Advertising
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: J.A. Cragwall, Charles Ash
Local Counsel: Brian Roach of Reed Smith, Chicago, IL
References: J.A. Cragwall, Charles Ash and Brian Roach
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, Chicago, IL
Ruppert v. Alliant Energy June 2010
Claim: Employee Benefits Dispute
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Mark Casciari, Ron Kramer and Sam Schwartz-Fenwick
References: Mark Casciari, Ron Kramer and Sam Schwartz-Fenwick
Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Chicago, IL
Belk v. Meyer Corporation May 2010 – June 2010
Claim: Trade Dress Infringement, Unfair Competition
Representing: Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Dean Dickie, Kathleen Koppenhoefer and Ryan Williams
Local Counsel: Alex J. Hagan of Ellis & Winters, Raleigh, NC
References: Dean Dickie, Kathleen Koppenhoefer, Ryan Williams and Alex Hagan
Foley & Lardner, Detroit, MI
Whitesell v. Whirlpool Corporation October 2009 – February 2010
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: John Trentacosta, Scott Seabolt and Vanessa Miller
Local Counsel: Sarah Howard of Warner Norcross & Judd, Grand Rapids, MI
References: John Trentacosta, Scott Seabolt, Vanessa Miller and Sarah Howard
Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Ann Arbor, MI
Valassis v. News America Marketing December 2008 – July 2009
* Client awarded $300 Million verdict
Claim: Tortious Interference, Unfair Competition
Representing: Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Greg Curtner, David Mendelson and Michael Palizzi
Co-Counsel: Anthony Rusciano of Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, MI
References: Greg Curtner, Michael Palizzi, David Mendelson and Anthony Rusciano
Law Offices of Wayne Grant, Atlanta, GA
Lamb v. Javed October 2008
Claim: Medical Malpractice
Representing: Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Wayne Grant, L. Lin Wood and Kimberly Grant
References: Wayne Grant, L. Lin Wood and Kimberly Grant
Goodman McGuffey Lindsey & Johnson, LLP, Atlanta, GA
Gandy v. Thomas August 2008
Claim: Wrongful Death
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Edward H. Lindsey, Jr., David Abercrombie and Philip Lorenz
References: Edward H. Lindsey, Jr., David Abercrombie and Philip Lorenz
Selman Breitman, Los Angeles, CA
Weitz v. Transcontinental May 2008 – June 2008
Claim: Contract Dispute
Representing: Plaintiff
Lead Counsel: Brad Bleichner and Aaron Goldstein
References: Brad Bleichner and Aaron Goldstein
Hafetz & Necheles, New York, NY
USA v. Ferguson December 2007 – March 2008
Claim: White Collar Criminal
Representing: Defendant
Lead Counsel: Fred Hafetz and Tracy Sivitz
References: Fred Hafetz and Tracy Sivitz
EDUCATION
University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY
B.S. in Computer Science 1996 - 2000
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LitOptix, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2014 – Present
President / Senior Trial Technology Consultant
Fortz Legal Support, LLC, Grand Rapids, MI 2014 – Present
Senior Trial Consultant
Trial Exhibits, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 2012 – 2014
Senior Trial Technology Consultant
Sanction Solutions, New York, NY & Chicago, IL 2007 – 2012
A Division of Esquire Solutions
Senior Trial Technology Consultant
medQuest, Ltd., New York, NY 2000 - 2007
Sales and Marketing Director
3D Animator / Legal Graphic Design / Trial Presentation