James Herschlein, Esq.
Arnold & Porter
James Herschlein, Esq. is co-chair of Arnold & Porter’s global litigation group, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation and product liability disputes. A seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, Mr. Herschlein has handled high-stakes matters in courts across the U.S. and abroad, including breach of contract, insurance, shareholder disputes, fraud, trade secret, and bankruptcy cases. His recent matters have included defending mass wrongful death and injury claims arising from a highly publicized maritime collision, representing before a jury an electronics manufacturer on a patent and trade dress infringement claim, and delivering a bellwether jury trial victory for a pharmaceutical client in nationwide product liability litigation, recognized by LMG Life Sciences as the Impact Case of the Year. Jim’s success has earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, and Law360, which named him a Product Liability MVP. Recognized by Chambers USA as a leading litigator in New York, clients describe Jim as a “total pro” and a “commercial, strategic, and efficient litigator” with a “very good courtroom presence.” He is deeply engaged in the New York legal community, having held leadership roles with the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and The Legal Aid Society, and currently serving as President of the St. John’s Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors and an officer of the New York Athletic Club.