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James Hurst
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

USA

5 Years Ranked

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Band 2

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
USA 2025

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Jim Hurst is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. He’s been trying cases for decades for many of the world’s leading companies, and he’s argued dozens of appeals including before the United States Supreme Court.

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - USA

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
James Hurst has extensive experience in litigating life sciences disputes, even up to the US Supreme Court, and includes matters relating to trade secrets and patents, antitrust and product liability, contracts and criminal cases.
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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
James Hurst is widely revered as a stellar trial lawyer for complex patent cases, regularly acting on behalf of clients in the life sciences space. He is based in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis.
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Strengths

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James' skill level is off the charts and his reputation is very well deserved.

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

An exceptional lawyer.

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

James Hurst is a very well-known trial lawyer. His skill level is off the charts and his reputation is very well deserved.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Global Guide

James Hurst is our go-to litigator for trials and sophisticated litigation.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Global Guide

James Hurst is a phenomenal trial lawyer.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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