James YJ02BY5S Garner
811 Jefferson Terrace
Washington, D.C. 20199
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 2000
Contributor, The Western Law Review
Consultant, Equity & Legal Assistance Foundation
Member, Board of Directors, YMCA’s of Greater D.C.
Member, Virginia NARL Board
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 2019 - 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 2000 - January 2019
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.