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James K. Robertson, Jr.

Partner

Waterbury
P. 203.575.2636
F. 203.575.2600
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James Robertson is a senior partner in Carmody & Torrance’s litigation group. During his thirty years of experience as a trial lawyer, Jim has tried many cases, in a wide range of subjects, in both state and federal courts. He is also frequently selected as an arbitrator and mediator.

Notable Experience

  • Obtained multi-million dollar judgment arising out of successful constitutional challenge to Bottle Bill amendments
  • Represented Governor in litigation with major newspapers and public employee unions
  • Obtained annulment, pro bono, for disabled woman
  • Represented major manufacturing companies throughout country in significant product liability cases
  • Successfully challenged, on constitutional grounds, retroactive escheat legislation
  • Persuaded court to invalidate Agency regulations as being beyond scope of enabling statutes
  • Appointed Special Master regarding voluminous sexual abuse cases
  • Represented electric utility company in litigation over wholesale electricity contracts
  • Represented Chief Justice and Chief Court Administrator in litigation with major newspapers
  • Represented large chemical company in several patent, trade secret and employee non-competition cases, in several states 
  • Served as mediator in numerous disputes, including disputes between shareholders of closely-held businesses, commerical contract partners, law firm partners, employers and their employees, beneficiaries of estates, intellectual property contestants, and parties to personal injury actions 
  • Served as sole or neutral arbitrator in dispute between major law firms, in a cost recovery action arising from superfund site, among members of Hedge Fund companies, construction cases, personal injury claims and trust/estate disputes
  • Represented international company in licensing and product disputes
  • Represented several parties in connection with government investigations
  • Served as "Special Assistant State's Attorney," representing the State on significant appeals in criminal cases
  • Represented judges and attorneys in connection with grievances and other claims

Distinctions

  • Recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Graduate Award from The University of Connecticut Law School Alumni Association
  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1993 to present
  • Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates, 1996 to present
  • “Top 10 Connecticut Super Lawyer,” Connecticut Magazine, 2009 
  • “Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyer,” Connecticut Magazine, 2006 - 2009
  • "Litigation Star"  in BENCHMARK, GUIDE TO AMERICA’S LEADING BUSINESS LITIGATION FIRMS AND ATTORNEYS, 2008, 2009 
  • "Leading Lawyer for Business," CHAMBERS USA, 2005 - present
  • Selected by peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc., 1995 - present
  • New England “Top 100 Super Lawyer”, 2007 - 2010, Politics Magazine
  • "Best Lawyer - New York Area," 2007 - 2009, New York Magazine
  • "AV" Rating in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Judge, Connecticut Superior Court, 2003-2004
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Special Master, 1997-present
  • Connecticut Superior Court, Special Master, 2010
  • James W. Cooper Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation, 1995 - present 

  • Article,"Mediation gaining popularity," Waterbury Republican-American, August 15, 2010
  • “The Discovery of Electronically Stored Information in Arbitration Proceedings”, James K. Robertson, Jr. and Charles F. Corcoran III, 2010 Thomas/Reuters/Aspatore
  • ”Product Liability Prevention,” series of personal presentations given to companies throughout the country., 2010
  • Article, “The New Federal Rules regarding Electronic Discovery,” Connecticut Business and Industry Newsletter, 2007
  • Article, “The Waterbury Roots of the Right of Privacy,” Waterbury Republican-American, 2006
  • Presentations to business groups on the new federal rules pertaining to “E-Discovery”
  • Presentations to client officers on Connecticut’s new campaign finance laws
  • Presentations to nonprofit boards on the application of Sarbanes-Oxley principles
  • As adjunct faculty of the University of Connecticut School of Law, teaches a yearly three credit course, The Legislative Process
  • As adjunct faculty of the Hartford Seminary, taught a three credit course, Systematic Theology
  • Presented program on The History of Congregationalism
  • Individual lectures at synagogues, churches and colleges on Dietrich Bonhoeffer
  • Three-lecture program on An Introduction to Islam

Professional Affiliations

  • Connecticut Bar Association
    • Litigation and Federal Practice Sections
    • Co-Chairman: Committee to Establish Lawyer Assistance Program
    • Task Force on the Role of Women in the Profession
  • American, Waterbury and Litchfield Bar Associations

Community Involvement

  • Connecticut Humanities Council, Chairman (2006-2008)
  • Hartford Seminary Board of Trustees (Vice Chairman, 2006-2009)
  • Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission (Chairman 1996-1998)
  • University of Connecticut School of Law Foundation (President, 2004-2005)
  • Grievance Committee, Hartford County (Chairman, 1986-1988)
  • Moderator, Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ, 2008-2009
  • Moderator, (National) United Church of Christ, 2009-2010

Education

  • J.D., with honors, University of Connecticut School of Law, 1974
  • M.A., Hartford Seminary, 1998
  • B.A., cum laude, Yale University, 1970

Court Admissions

  • Connecticut State Courts, 1974
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1974
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2000
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2000
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2001
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2006
  • U.S. Federal Circuit, 2007
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