James Szerejko, a partner in Halloran & Sage’s Litigation Department, recently obtained recertification as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board certification is a rigorous testing and approval process that recognizes the competence and courtroom experience of attorneys. To qualify, an attorney must have obtained a requisite number of jury verdicts, provide references from judges and opposing trial counsel, and pass a written examination. James has extensive experience in the representation and defense of governmental entities and public officials, particularly in the litigation of civil rights lawsuits. He remains certified until 2015, and was originally certified in 1995.
The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of trial advocacy in the nation’s courtrooms as well as assisting consumers in finding experienced and highly qualified trial lawyers.