CURRICULUM VITAE
James E. Reid
- Cell:
(315) 569-4324 - Allison Reid, Paralegal:
(315) 569-4326 - Email:
JReid@Jimreidmediation.com - Jim Reid Mediation
2074 Hartwell Lane
Fort Mill, South Carolina 29707 - Current Position
President at Jim Reid Mediation - Date of Birth
August 8, 1951
James E. Reid
Education
New York
United States
Court of Military Appeals
United States
District Court Northern District of New York
United States
Court of Appeals – Second Circuit
United States
Supreme Court
United States
District Court Western District of New York
United States
District Court Eastern District of New York (pro hac vice)
Oneida Nation Court
Education
New York
United States
Court of Military Appeals
United States
District Court Northern District of New York
United States
Court of Appeals – Second Circuit
United States
Supreme Court
United States
District Court Western District of New York
United States
District Court Eastern District of New York (pro hac vice)
Oneida Nation Court
BOOK
Service of Process Manual for the Attorney, 1984
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS
“Jury Instructions in the Civil Law Suit,” Trying the Civil Law Suit, NYSBA 1987, Revision 1994, 1999.
“Handling the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Case,” General Practice Section Desk Book, NYSBA, 1989.
“Personal Injury” Chapter; General Practice; New York, Ostertag & Benson, editors, West Publishing, 1998.
ARTICLES
“Legal Implications of Fire Apparatus Color Selection – Its Impact on Liability Considerations,” One on One, Newsletter, General Practice Section, NYSBA, 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.
“Auto Insurance Coverage and Personal Injury.” Attorney at Law, July 2012.
BOOK
Service of Process Manual for the Attorney, 1984
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS
“Jury Instructions in the Civil Law Suit,” Trying the Civil Law Suit, NYSBA 1987, Revision 1994, 1999.
“Handling the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Case,” General Practice Section Desk Book, NYSBA, 1989.
“Personal Injury” Chapter; General Practice; New York, Ostertag & Benson, editors, West Publishing, 1998.
ARTICLES
“Legal Implications of Fire Apparatus Color Selection – Its Impact on Liability Considerations,” One on One, Newsletter, General Practice Section, NYSBA, 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.
“Auto Insurance Coverage and Personal Injury.” Attorney at Law, July 2012.
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, 1988 – 2011.
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 Selection.] Current Member – General Practice Section, Trial Lawyers: Dispute Resolution 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 – 2012; 2014 – 2017, President, 2012 – 2013.]
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, 1988 – 2011.
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 Selection.] Current Member – General Practice Section, Trial Lawyers: Dispute Resolution 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 – 2012; 2014 – 2017, President, 2012 – 2013.]
APPELLATE CASES
- Potter v. MVAIC, 73 A.D.2d 787, 423 N.Y.S.2d 703 (4th Dept. 1979).
- Dennis v. State, 96 A.D.2d 1143, 467 N.Y.S.2d 737 (4th Dept. 1983).
- Romeo v. Ace Taxi Service, 106 A.D.2d 1035, 475 N.Y.S.2d 966 (4th Dept. 1984).
- Gray v. Crouse Irving Hospital, Inc., et al. 107 A.D.2d 1038, 486 N.Y.S.2d 540 (4th Dept. 1984).
- Nami v. Tingaris, 127 Misc. 2d 312, 485 N.Y.S.2d 944 (S. Ct. Onon. Cty. 1985).
- Toolan v. Hertel, 201 A.D.2d 816, 607 N.Y.S.2d 198 (3rd Dept. 1994).
- Sunfirst Federal Credit Union v. Empire Insurance Co., 239 A.D.2d 894, 659 N.Y.S.2d 656 (4th Dept. 1997).
- Myrick v. Bonter, 672 N.Y.S.2d 183, 1998 N.Y. Slip. Op. 413 (4th Dept. 1998).
- Ryder v. Knopik, 674 N.Y.S.2d 227, 1998 N.Y. Slip. Op. 5364 (3rd Dept. 1998).
- Hafner v. County of Onondaga, 278 A.D.2d 799, 723 N.Y.S.2d 574 (4th Dept. 2000).
- Thompson v. Hickey, 724 N.Y.S.2d 241 (4th Dept. 2001).
- Southworth v. Macko, 294 A.D.2d 920, 741 N.Y.S.2d 814 (4th Dept. 2002).
- Williams v. Tennien, 294 A.D.2d 841, 741 N.Y.S.2d 365 (4th Dept. 2002).
- Curtis v. Naselli, 12 A.D.3d 1098 (4th Dept. 2004).
- Boyle v. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., 50 A.D.3d 1587, 856 N.Y.S.2d 428, 2008 N.Y. Slip. Op. 03875. Leave to Appeal Denied 11 N.Y.3d 705, 866 N.Y.S.2d 608 (2008).
APPELLATE CASES
- Potter v. MVAIC, 73 A.D.2d 787, 423 N.Y.S.2d 703 (4th Dept. 1979).
- Dennis v. State, 96 A.D.2d 1143, 467 N.Y.S.2d 737 (4th Dept. 1983).
- Romeo v. Ace Taxi Service, 106 A.D.2d 1035, 475 N.Y.S.2d 966 (4th Dept. 1984).
- Gray v. Crouse Irving Hospital, Inc., et al. 107 A.D.2d 1038, 486 N.Y.S.2d 540 (4th Dept. 1984).
- Nami v. Tingaris, 127 Misc. 2d 312, 485 N.Y.S.2d 944 (S. Ct. Onon. Cty. 1985).
- Toolan v. Hertel, 201 A.D.2d 816, 607 N.Y.S.2d 198 (3rd Dept. 1994).
- Sunfirst Federal Credit Union v. Empire Insurance Co., 239 A.D.2d 894, 659 N.Y.S.2d 656 (4th Dept. 1997).
- Myrick v. Bonter, 672 N.Y.S.2d 183, 1998 N.Y. Slip. Op. 413 (4th Dept. 1998).
- Ryder v. Knopik, 674 N.Y.S.2d 227, 1998 N.Y. Slip. Op. 5364 (3rd Dept. 1998).
- Hafner v. County of Onondaga, 278 A.D.2d 799, 723 N.Y.S.2d 574 (4th Dept. 2000).
- Thompson v. Hickey, 724 N.Y.S.2d 241 (4th Dept. 2001).
- Southworth v. Macko, 294 A.D.2d 920, 741 N.Y.S.2d 814 (4th Dept. 2002).
- Williams v. Tennien, 294 A.D.2d 841, 741 N.Y.S.2d 365 (4th Dept. 2002).
- Curtis v. Naselli, 12 A.D.3d 1098 (4th Dept. 2004).
- Boyle v. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., 50 A.D.3d 1587, 856 N.Y.S.2d 428, 2008 N.Y. Slip. Op. 03875. Leave to Appeal Denied 11 N.Y.3d 705, 866 N.Y.S.2d 608 (2008).
MEDIATION
Certified Grievance Mediator – New York State (1999 – Present)
President, Advocate’s Forum, Inc. (2001 – 2019)
President, Jim Reid Mediation (2019 – Present)
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Major, United States Marine Corps (Honorable Discharge).
Judge Advocate/Trial Counsel.
SJA BLT 1/8 (1978).
Commanding Officer, Bravo Company, 8th Tank Battalion.
Operations Officer, S-3; 8th Tank Battalion.
Assistant District Attorney, Wayne County, 1992 – 2012.
MEDIATION
Certified Grievance Mediator – New York State (1999 – Present)
President, Advocate’s Forum, Inc. (2001 – 2019)
President, Jim Reid Mediation (2019 – Present)
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Major, United States Marine Corps (Honorable Discharge).
Judge Advocate/Trial Counsel.
SJA BLT 1/8 (1978).
Commanding Officer, Bravo Company, 8th Tank Battalion.
Operations Officer, S-3; 8th Tank Battalion.
Assistant District Attorney, Wayne County, 1992 – 2012.
HONORS
- Martindale-Hubbell A.V. Rating (Pre-eminent)
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow, American College of Civil Trial Mediators
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury, Annually 2001 – 2019
- Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Listed in New York Super Lawyers, Multiple Editions.
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Who’s Who in American Law – 4th Edition and Multiple Editions After
- Who’s Who in America
- Who’s Who in the World
- Fellow, Knights of the Bar
- Member, Board of Trustees, Utica College, 2003 – 2012
- Life Member, Board of Visitors, Syracuse University College of Law
- Recipient – Onondaga County Bar Association Special Recognition Award – Legislation, 1983.
- Chief Clerk, Moot Court Board, Syracuse University College of Law
- Phi Delta Phi
- Order of the Barristers
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Distinguished Achievements in the Art & Science of Advocacy
HONORS
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Who’s Who in American Law – 4th Edition and Multiple Editions After
- Who’s Who in America
- Who’s Who in the World
- Fellow, Knights of the Bar
- Member, Board of Trustees, Utica College, 2003 – 2012
- Life Member, Board of Visitors, Syracuse University College of Law
- Recipient – Onondaga County Bar Association Special Recognition Award – Legislation, 1983.
- Chief Clerk, Moot Court Board, Syracuse University College of Law
- Phi Delta Phi
- Order of the Barristers
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Distinguished Achievements in the Art & Science of Advocacy
- Martindale-Hubbell A.V. Rating (Pre-eminent)
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow, American College of Civil Trial Mediators
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury, Annually 2001 – 2019
- Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Listed in New York Super Lawyers, Multiple Editions.