Jim Dillon focuses his litigation practice on highly complex cases involving product liability and intellectual property disputes. He served as liaison counsel and lead trial counsel in a number of multidefendant, multiplaintiff claims involving DES and asbestos in buildings where the timing and framing of issues such as class action certification, consolidations, or market share liability were critical for successful defense. In the area of product liability law, Jim defended DES and asbestos-in-building claims in Massachusetts and other New England states, and in Texas, Ohio, Maryland, D.C. and New York. He has expertise in the civil procedure motions necessary for the defense of these complex cases, and has demonstrated the ability to translate complex medical and epidemiological issues into effective trial strategies. As a result, he has defeated requests for class certification, medical monitoring and market share liability in both state and federal cases. He is also involved in the defense of Cox 2 inhibitors, asthma medications, psychopharmaceutical drugs, biologics and antiseptic gels. In addition to in court resolution of disputes, Jim has extensive experience in mediation and other negotiations to resolve claims outside of the litigation arena. Jim also serves as General Counsel for Foley Hoag LLP. Jim is an active member of the Products Liability Advisory Council, the International Association of Defense Counsel and the DRI. He is often a speaker at ACI, PLAC, and IIR programs on product liability topics, off-label use of drugs, and electronic discovery issues. Jim also maintains a general civil litigation practice that includes disputes among businesses arising from acquisitions and mergers, claims over contract rights, and disputed intellectual property rights. Representative Experience The following is a brief summary of James's experience and accomplishments: · Played a prominent role in the defense of product liability claims involving DES, serving as lead counsel for defendants in many cases in New England, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York · Served as lead counsel for defendants in the defense of asbestos-in-buildings claims brought by school districts and other public entities in Texas, Colorado and other states Professional / Civic Involvement · Boston Bar Association, Member · American Bar Association, Member · Product Liability Advisory Council, Member · Huntington Theatre Company, Trustee · Finance and Audit · Executive Committee, Member · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Ob/Gyn Foundation, Director and Counsel Publications · Medical Device Liability Preemption, The HealthCare Channel (thehcc.tv), January 17, 2009 Industries Life Sciences Honors/Awards Listed in THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (2008-2012) |