James S.
Green, Jr.

Clients value seasoned litigator James Green’s ability to combine aggressive advocacy with thoughtful strategy, ensuring their business and litigation goals are always front and center.

EXPERIENCE

A seasoned Delaware litigator in the firm’s corporate and commercial litigation practice, James Green leverages over two decades of high-stakes litigation experience in every client engagement. Jim represents a diverse roster of clients – including Delaware businesses and corporations, shareholders, creditors, individuals, and fiduciaries – in complex commercial, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and construction litigation. He is recognized for his first-chair trial experience across Delaware’s most sophisticated forums including Delaware’s Court of Chancery, Superior Court Complex Commercial Litigation Division, the Delaware District Court and Bankruptcy Court, and proceedings before the American Arbitration Association.

Frequently sought after as Delaware counsel, Jim’s deep familiarity with the state’s courts, procedures, and judicial culture gives clients a distinct strategic edge. His strong relationships with chambers, clerks, and staff reflect his reputation for professionalism and precision.

Known for his acumen, persuasive advocacy, and meticulous attention to detail Jim excels in crafting compelling briefs, managing complex cases, and delivering practical, results-driven solutions.

Representative Matters

• Lead trial counsel to national construction company in four-week claims litigation against State of Delaware, achieving favorable settlement just prior to four-week arbitration proceeding.
• Lead counsel to international architectural firm in copyright infringement litigation and arbitration against Pinterest, Inc.
• Co-counsel to 50% LLC member in Court of Chancery control dispute, achieving post-trial award in favor of client.
• Lead counsel for national company in Superior Court CCLD action against Delaware Department of Finance.
• Lead trial counsel to national company in contract dispute against national real estate firm, achieving post-trial award in favor of client.
• Co-counsel to acquired company in Court of Chancery litigation for rescission of merger against Snap, Inc.
• Co-counsel to plaintiff in toxic tort litigation in Superior Court CCLD relating to hair-relaxer products liability.
• Lead counsel to national retail chain against international company over breach of joint venture agreement in combined Chancery and Superior Court CCLD action.
• Outside general counsel to various Delaware small businesses, overseeing corporate governance, managing regulatory compliance, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, protecting intellectual property, advising on employment and risk matters, advising on M&A matters.
• Expert witness on Delaware law for defendant gaming company Activation Blizzard Inc. in class action pending in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada.

Networks & Affiliations

Jim is a long-time member of several professional organizations, including:

• American Bar Association, Business and Litigation Sections
• American Bankruptcy Institute, Litigation Section
• Federal Bar Association, Delaware Chapter
• Delaware State Bar Association
• Richard S. Rodney American Inn of Court
• Federal Civil Panel, a pro bono organization

Jim also served on the Board of Directors of various local community organizations and companies.

Thought leadership

Jim is the co-author of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Quick Evidence Handbook, Second Edition. He has served as a panelist for the ABI webinar Presenting Evidence in Bankruptcy Court and has contributed to the American Bar Association’s Annual Review of Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation. In addition, Jim has authored several articles for the Delaware Business Court Insider.

Honors & Awards

Jim has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his commercial litigation practice and was named in Delaware Law Weekly’s first edition of “Lawyers on the Fast Track.”

passions

Jim is an avid lacrosse spectator.