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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA
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.
Strengths
"James is a very talented lawyer, highly regarded by clients. He's a great trial lawyer and looks out for his colleagues which is admirable."
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - USA
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.
Strengths
"Jim hurst is best trial lawyer I have ever seen stand up in a courtroom. He is smart, practical and aggressive."
"He has an uncanny ability to simplify really complex commercial and patent matters and present them with clarity. No one is better in front of a jury."
"Jim is the best trial lawyer I have worked with, period. He can handle any kind of case."