James G. Sawtelle
Senior Fellow
Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
Jim is a trial attorney who leads the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group. For more than 25 years, clients have turned to him for advice on their most complex commercial and intellectual property needs. Those clients range from individuals, small businesses, and other law firms, to Fortune 500 companies. He has tried to verdict more than 50 civil jury and bench cases in State and Federal Courts throughout the country, with a track record of notable victories. In addition, he has briefed and argued more than a dozen appellate cases, many of which have resulted in refinements to existing law.
A trusted advisor and advocate, his experience enables clients to achieve the results they seek, whether through risk analysis and counseling, litigation avoidance, dispute resolution by settlement, or victory at trial. In recognition, Chambers USA writes that Jim is known for being “…adept at handling all areas of commercial litigation… extremely thorough and very communicative. He is also recommended for his ability to combine legal sense with awareness of business objectives.”