James J. Walsh

Represented a digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, online magazines, and streaming video in a dispute relating to nonprofit organization governance and copyright ownership, including in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Represented an architectural building products company in a years-long dispute relating to a failed asset purchase, which ultimately resolved favorably for the client after stops in state court, federal court, and arbitration.

Represented two entrepreneurs in a dispute involving the governance of Ohio’s first brew-on-premises microbrewery, which ultimately resolved favorably for the client after stops in state court and arbitration.

Represented one of the largest steel companies in North America in an amicus curiae capacity in support of stabilizing the Irishtown Bend hillside on the Cuyahoga River, one of Northeast Ohio’s most significant public-private alliances in recent memory.

Representing a client in ongoing investigations conducted by multiple state attorneys general.

Representing a client in a CERCLA action pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

Representing a publicly traded real estate investment trust in an environmental insurance coverage action pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Defending a dental services organization in a False Claims Act case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Defending a pharmaceutical distributor in MDL 2804, National Prescription Opiate Litigation, which has been hailed as the largest and most complex litigation in U.S. history.

Representing a major public electric utility in an action against a large municipal electric utility alleging state constitutional violations, including in the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Part of a team serving as outside general counsel to professional association of +52,000 nurse anesthetists. Submitted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of AANA regarding scope of practice and title preservation in the Supreme Court of New Hampshire.

Represented a multinational advanced manufacturer in a replevin and breach of contract action in federal court seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunctive relief. Successfully drove the defendant to an early and favorable settlement for the client prior to the court holding a hearing on the motion for temporary restraining order.

Represented a design engineering firm in a breach of contract action against a major multinational conglomerate. Assisted substantially with drafting the complaint, which led to a favorable settlement shortly after filing.

Represented a large agricultural distributor in a negligence action in state court. Assisted substantially with drafting a motion for summary judgment, which led to plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of the case shortly after filing.

Represented a financial services client in a breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract action in state court. Obtained dismissal of client at the plaintiff’s deposition.

Represented two trusts in a breach of contract and bad faith denial of coverage action alleging a major insurer’s failure to issue coverage on a multi-million dollar “key person” life-insurance policy.  Secured a near-total recovery after conducting minimal discovery and motion practice.

Represented an out-of-state manufacturer in state court in a jurisdictional dispute arising from an out-of-state construction project.  Secured dismissal after serving as primary drafter of motion to dismiss and advocate at oral argument.