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James M. Garner is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Tulane Law School, where he teaches Advanced Appellate Advocacy. He is a practicing trial lawyer at Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert in New Orleans, specializing in commercial and complex litigation across multiple states.
Education:
- BSE, summa cum laude, 1986, Tulane University
- J.D., magna cum laude, 1989, Tulane Law School
His research and professional interests center on complex litigation, including class actions involving asbestos and benzene exposure, mass retail closures, noise pollution, and commercial, banking, and bankruptcy disputes. With a background in chemical and drilling engineering, he is actively involved in oil and gas litigation, particularly in the BP Macondo Litigation. His expertise extends to appellate advocacy, with frequent appearances before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and Louisiana’s appellate courts.
Garner has held leadership roles in the Federal Bar Association and is a member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, and 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.
He advises no formal students listed in the text and has no scientific awards or publications listed. His professional work is deeply integrated with his academic role, particularly in training future lawyers in appellate practice.
Garner is part of no formal research lab or team, but his legal practice functions as a professional team within his law firm, handling high-stakes litigation in energy, environmental, and commercial law.
