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James Hurst

James Hurst

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Kirkland & Ellis
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

USA

5 years ranked

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA

6 years ranked

About

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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

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

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 LitigationChambers Global Guide

  • An exceptional lawyer.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers 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 LawyersChambers Global Guide

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

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Global Guide

  • James Hurst is a phenomenal trial lawyer.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Global Guide

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