Jim Norris has substantial experience in commercial litigation, in which he has represented clients in fraud, RICO, insurance coverage, construction and computer hardware and software disputes. Jim also has substantial experience advising clients in business and employment matters.
Representative Matters
· Represents clients in various commercial disputes in the courts, arbitration and mediation;
· Handles numerous application, complaint and rate proceedings involving public utilities;
· Provides counseling on a wide range of employment matters, including hiring and discharge practices, the prevention and defense of discrimination claims and reducing workers' compensation costs.
Professional Affiliations
Chief Counsel for the Allegheny Regional Asset District
General Counsel for The Academy System
General Counsel for Targe Energy
Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations
Former chairman of the Administrative Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
Sports, Entertainment and Art Law Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
Community Involvement
Former adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Former guest lecturer at LaRoche College
Board of Directors, Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
Articles/Speeches/Presentations
· Authored articles for Legal Forum, Dynamic Business, Computer Journal, Design News, Directorship and Getting Results magazines.
(Also at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Office)