James Shelson
USA Guide 2023
Band 3 : Litigation: General Commercial
Band 3
About
Provided by James Shelson
Practice Areas
Jim Shelson represents clients in a range of commercial litigation matters. His litigation experience includes toxic torts, products liability, business torts and commercial disputes, consumer finance and lender liability, coverage disputes and bad-faith claims. He has represented clients from many industries, including chemical and product manufacturing, aviation, agriculture, insurers, banks and other financial institutions and lenders, telecommunications companies, automotive suppliers and casinos.
Jim’s practice often involves technical expert evidence in the areas of toxicology, epidemiology, medical science and causation in tort cases, as well as complex business and financial analysis in commercial disputes. He is also experienced in the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve claims.
Professional Memberships
Mississippi Bar
Alabama State Bar
American Bar Association, Trial Practice Section & Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Fifth Circuit Bar Association
Capital Area Bar Association
International Association of Defense Counsel, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation Committee - Chair