James M. Garner

James M. Garner is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Tulane Law School and a practicing trial lawyer at Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert in New Orleans. He specializes in commercial and complex litigation, with extensive experience in class actions, appellate advocacy, and energy-related legal disputes.

Education:

• BSE, summa cum laude, 1986 – Tulane University
• JD, magna cum laude, 1989 – Tulane Law School

His research and professional interests center on complex litigation, appellate advocacy, environmental torts, and oil and gas law. With a background as a chemical and drilling engineer, he brings technical expertise to legal cases involving scientific and industrial challenges, particularly in toxic exposure and energy sector litigation.

Garner is actively involved in appellate practice, regularly arguing before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Louisiana appellate courts, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. He contributes to legal education by teaching Advanced Appellate Advocacy at Tulane Law School.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Bar Association
• Louisiana Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association (held leadership offices)
• Defense Research Institute
• Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
• Louisiana Bankers Association

He served on the Tulane Law Review Board of Editors (1987–88) and as Managing Editor (1988–89), and currently serves on the Board of Advisory Editors. His legal practice spans multiple states, including Louisiana, Texas, California, and West Virginia, focusing on high-stakes litigation involving asbestos, benzene, mass retail closures, noise pollution, and the BP Macondo litigation. He advises numerous oil companies and contractors in contract and tort disputes.

There are no publications or scientific awards listed in the available information.