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.

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

1. Arthur M. Greene
2. James E. Reid
3. James T. Snyder
4. Jeffrey G. Pomeroy

1. Auto Accident
2. Birth Injury
3. Boat Accident
4. Brain Injury
5. Drug Injuries
6. Defective Products
7. Dog Bite
8. Insurance Dispute
9. Medical Malpractice
10. Motorcycle Accident
11. Nursing Home Abuse
12. Slip and Fall Injury
13. Workers' Compensation
14. Wrongful Death