Wildman Harrold Partner James A. Christman Named Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP is pleased to announce that partner James A. Christman has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, a preeminent organization of attorneys within the trial bar in the U.S. and Canada. Christman was sworn in recently at the organization’s annual meeting in Boston.
Invitation into the College is limited to no more than one percent of the total lawyer population of any state. Candidates must possess an impressive record of trial successes with recommendations from both judges and opposing counsel. Christman is the sixth Wildman Harrold partner to be inducted into the College; Thomas D. Allen, James P. Dorr, Jerald P. Esrick, Bernard Harrold and Max Wildman are all Fellows.
“Jim’s inclusion among this elite group of trial lawyers comes as no surprise to his colleagues and friends. We have watched him live out a career of strong courtroom and trial achievements,” said Robert L. Shuftan, managing partner. “We are proud of his accomplishments and are pleased that the organization has recognized another one of our partners for fellowship in the College.”
Christman is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Health Care practices, and counsels and litigates for clients on matters related to contracts, commercial disputes, fiduciary duty, professional liability, and director and officer liability. He also works extensively with physicians and physicians groups on healthcare and regulatory matters. He has had approximately 45 jury verdicts in multiple jurisdictions. A speaker on health care topics, Mr. Christman earned his undergraduate degree from DePauw University and his law degree from Washington University.
About Wildman Harrold
Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP is a 200-lawyer business law firm representing Fortune 500 companies and private businesses in Litigation, Business Transactions and Intellectual Property. The national Litigation practice is recognized as one of the best in the country and was selected by Corporate Counsel magazine as a “Go-To” Law Firm. The Transactions Department provides legal counsel on all corporate matters with a highly specialized practice for private equity funds. The Intellectual Property practice addresses the full-range of IP issues, including a premier team of Privacy and Data Security attorneys.About the American College of Trial Lawyers
Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship. For more information, visit www.actl.com.
