Firm Profile

James E. Reid, Managing Partner

Education

• Utica College of Syracuse University (B.A.)
• Syracuse University College of Law (J.D.)

Admissions

• 1978—New York Bar
• 1979—United States Court of Military Appeals
• 1980—United States District Court Northern District of New York
• 1988—United States District Court Western District of New York
• 1999—United States District Court Eastern District of New York (pro hac vice)
• 1980—United States Court of Appeals - Second Circuit
• 1983—United States Supreme Court

Textbook Chapters

• “Jury Instructions in the Civil Law Suit,” Trying the Civil Law Suit, New York State Bar Association, 1987, Revision 1994, 1999.
• “Handling the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Case,” New York State Bar Association, General Practice Section Desk Book, 1989.
• “Personal Injury” Chapter, General Practice, New York, Ostertag & Benson, editors, West Publishing, 1998.

Articles

• “Service of Process Manual for the Attorney,” 1984.
• “Legal Implications of Fire Apparatus Color Selection—Its Impact on Liability Considerations,” One on One, Newsletter, General Practice Section, New York State Bar Association, 1987.
• “Uninsured, MVAIC and Underinsured Claims and Problems Under New York Law: What They are and How to Avoid Them,“ National Trial Lawyer, January 1992.

Editor

• Trial Magazine, 1992–1995

Instructor

• Corrections Law, Upper Division College of the State University of New York, 1980–1981.
• Law Everyone Should Know, Onondaga County Bar Association, 1983.
• Civil Practice, University College of Syracuse University Paralegal Program, 1985–1989.
• Advanced Trial Practice, Syracuse University College of Law, 1987–Present.

Lectures

• “Insurance Issues and Plaintiff’s Responses,” Syracuse Insurance Day, 1986.
• “The Use of Expert Witnesses in State and Federal Court,” New York State Bar Association, 1987.
• “Pitfalls in Personal Injury Litigation,” New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, 1987.
• “Medical Malpractice in New York,” National Business Institute, 1988.
• “Personal Injury Litigation,” New York State Bar Association, 1988.
• “How to Commence a Civil Law Suit – From Pleadings to Discovery,” New York State Bar Association, 1988.
• “Practical Skills Course,” New York State Bar Association, 1991.
• “Presenting a Civil Jury Trial,” National Business Institute, 1991.
• “Trying the Automobile Injury Case in New York,” National Business Institute, 1992.
• “How to Commence a Civil Law Suit from Pleadings to Discovery,” New York State Bar Association, 1992.
• “Keeping Pace – A Guide for the Up to Date Litigator,” New York State Bar Association, 1995.
• “Civil Trial Procedures in New York,” National Business Institute, 1995.
• “Decisions Seminar,” New York State Trial Lawyers, 1996.
• “Basic Civil Practice - The Trial,” New York State Bar Association Practical Skills Seminar, 1996.
• “Proving & Disputing Damages in New York”, National Business Institute, 1996.
• “Winning Openings and Summations,” New York State Bar Association, 1996.
• “Premises Liability – Preparation & Trial of a Difficult Case: New York,” National Business Institute, 1997.
• “Criminal Court Case Presentation,” New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Seminar, 1998, 1999.
• Chair & Speaker, “Evaluation, Negotiation and Settlement of a Tort Case,” New York State Bar Association, 1999.
• “Practice Skills - The Basics of Civil Practice - The Trial,” New York State Bar Association, 2000.
• “Discovery: The Key to Success a Trial,” New York State Bar Association, 2000.
• “Decisions Seminar,” No Fault Update, New York State Trial Lawyers, Seminar 2000.
• “Decisions Seminar,” Premises Liability Update, New York State Trial Lawyers Seminar, 2001.
• “Trying the Auto Case in New York,” Lorman, 2002.
• “Taking and Defending Depositions in New York,” Lorman, 2002.
• “Bridging The Gap: Personal Injury For Newly Admitted Attorneys,” Onondaga County Bar Association, 2003.
• “Trying a Personal Injury Case,” Lorman, 2003.
• “Real Evidence For The Trial Practitioner,” Lorman, 2003.
• “Decisions Seminar,” Evidence Update, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, 2003.
• “Depositions From A to Z,” New York State Bar Association, 2003.
• “Discovery,” New York State Bar Association, (Moderator and Speaker) 2004.
• “Discovery Skills For The Legal Staff,” Lorman, 2004.
• “Real Evidence For Trial Practitioners,” Lorman, 2004.
• “Bridging the Gap – Trial Advocacy for Newly Admitted Attorneys,” Onondaga County Bar Association, 2004.
• “Personal Injury,” Lorman, 2004.
• “Insurance Bad Faith Litigation,” Lorman, 2005.
• “Taking & Defending Effective Depositions,” Lorman, 2005.
• “Update & Overview on Premises Liability,” New York State Bar Association, 2005.
• “Practical Skills: Basics of Civil Practice – The Trial,” New York State Bar Association, 2005.
• “Discovery Skills for the Legal Staff,” Lorman, 2006.
• “How to Get Evidence & Expert Testimony Admitted in Court,”” National Business Institute, 2006.
• “Directing Experts – Pounding in the Theme,” New York State Academy of Trial Attorneys, 2007.

Reported Cases

• Kowalski v. Loblaws, Inc., 61 A.D. 2d 340, 402 NYS 2d 681 (4th Dept. 1979)
• Kelchner v. John Deere, 149 A.D. 2d 911, 540 NYS 2d 390 (4th Dept. 1989)
• Barnes v. Quinn et. al., 195 A.D. 2d 12, 606 NYS 2d 485 (4th Dept. 1994)
• Protesto v. County of Oswego, 214 A.D. 2d 1056, 627 NYS 2d 507 (4th Dept. 1995)
• Tillman and Thomas v. City of Auburn, 217 A.D. 2d 934, 629 NYS 2d 585, (4th Dept. 1995)
• Sequin v. Marco, 229 A.D. 2d 839, 645 NYS 2d 630 (3rd Dept. 1996)
• VanDenburg v. Schumaker, 1174 A.D. (4th Dept. 1997)
• Scutt v. State, New York Law Journal, May 23, 2000, pg.1.
• Green v. Clark-Reliance 300 A.D.2d 1155, 751 NYS2d 429 (4th Dept. 2002)

Bar Memberships

• Founding Member, Geiger Bar Association/USMC
• Onondaga County Bar Association, Former Director, Former Chair Legislative Committee
• New York State Bar Association, Member House of Delegates 1990—1992; Former Chair of the General Practice Section
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Director, 1988—1990; 1997—2003
• Upstate Trial Lawyers Association - President, 1988—1990; 1997—2003
• New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers – Director, 5th District, 2006—Present

Appellate Cases

• Potter v. MVAIC, 73AD2d 787, 423 NYS 2d 703 (4th Dept. 1979).
• Dennis v. State, 96AD2d 1143, 467 NYS 2d 737 (4th Dept. 1983).
• Romeo v. Ace Taxi Service, 106AD2d 1035, 475 NYS 2d 966 (4th Dept. 1984).
• Gray v. Crouse Irving Hospital, Inc., et al, 107AD2d 1038, 486 NYS2d 540 (4th Dept. 1984).
• Nami v. Tingaris, 127Misc. 2d 312, 485NYS 2d 944 (S. Ct. Onon. Cty. 1985).
• Toolan v. Hertel, 201AD2d 816, 607 NYS 2d 198 (3rd Dept. 1994).
• Sunfirst Federal Credit Union v. Empire Insurance Co., 239AD2d 894, 659 NYS2d 656 (4th Dept. 1997).
• Myrick v. Bonter, 672 NYS2d 183, 1998 NYSLIP Op 413 (4th Dept. 1998).
• Ryder v. Knopik, 674 NYS2d 227, 1998 NYSLIP Op 5364 (3rd Dept. 1998).
• Hafner v. County of Onondaga, 278 AD2d 799, 723 NYS2d 574 (4th Dept. 2000).
• Thompson v. Hickey, 724 NYS2d 241 (4th Dept. 2001).
• Southworth v. Macko, 294 A.D.2d 920, 741 NYS 2d 813 (4th Dept. 2002).
• Williams v. Tennien, 294 A.D.2d 841, 741 NYS 2d 365 (4th Dept. 2002).

Mediation

• Certified Grievance Mediator – New York state (1999—Present)

Government Service

• Major, United States Marine Corps (Honorable Discharge)
• Judge Advocate/Trial Counsel
• SJA BLT 1/8
• Commanding Officer, Bravo Company, 8th Tank Battalion, USMCR
• Operations Officer, S-3; 8th Tank Battalion, USMCR
• Assistant District Attorney, Wayne County, 1992—Present

Honors

• Chief Clerk, Moot Court Board, Syracuse University College of Law
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
• Life Member, Board of Visitors, Syracuse University College of Law
• Member, Board of Trustees, Utica College
• Recipient – Onondaga County Bar Association Special Recognition Award – Legislation, 1987
• Who’s Who in American Law – 4th Edition and multiple editions after
• Who’s Who in America
• Who’s Who in the World
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury Section
• Member - Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Listed in National Register of Pre-eminent Professionals
• Recognized as one of the best plaintiff's lawyers in America by Lawdragon, 2007
• Phi Delta Phi
• Order of the Barristers
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Art & Science of Advocacy
• Selected for membership in Knights of the Bar-2007

Other/Civic

• Geneva Youth Hockey, Coach - Bantam and Midget Level
• Geneva Youth Hockey Board - Secretary (1997—2001)
• Snowbelt Hockey Board - Treasurer (1996—2001)
• St. Michael’s Parish Council – Chair and Member, Finance Committee