About James
Based in Pittsford, New York, Steve is a dedicated attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, focusing his practice on complex legal matters. His practice areas include Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities, with a strong emphasis on cases involving scientific and engineering subject matters.Steve navigates a wide array of intellectual property matters encompassing patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes. He is also adept in intellectual property assignments and licensing, overseeing Internet domain name disputes, and handling extensive commercial litigation issues. These include construction and business contract disputes, government investigations, as well as federal and state appeals.In the realm of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) matters, Steve plays a crucial role in guiding clients through investigations related to manufacturing facilities, construction accidents, and general site conditions. He is experienced in litigating OSHA citations and provides valuable advice on complying with safety regulations and standards. Steve's legal acumen is recognized through his appearances before esteemed bodies such as the International Trade Commission, the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, and the Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission.Steve's legal insights are enriched by his previous engineering experience at companies like Northrop Grumman Corporation, Corvis Corporation, and Xerox Corporation. His engineering career involved software development, electronic circuit, and fiber-optic design, contributing to projects like radar jamming systems and long-haul optical network equipment. Notably, Steve is a co-inventor on five U.S. patents, demonstrating his innovative contributions to engineering and technology.
Based in Pittsford, New York, Steve is a dedicated attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, focusing his practice on complex legal matters. His practice areas include Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities, with a strong emphasis on cases involving scientific and engineering subject matters.
Steve navigates a wide array of intellectual property matters encompassing patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes. He is also adept in intellectual property assignments and licensing, overseeing Internet domain name disputes, and handling extensive commercial litigation issues. These include construction and business contract disputes, government investigations, as well as federal and state appeals.
In the realm of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) matters, Steve plays a crucial role in guiding clients through investigations related to manufacturing facilities, construction accidents, and general site conditions. He is experienced in litigating OSHA citations and provides valuable advice on complying with safety regulations and standards. Steve's legal acumen is recognized through his appearances before esteemed bodies such as the International Trade Commission, the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, and the Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission.
Steve's legal insights are enriched by his previous engineering experience at companies like Northrop Grumman Corporation, Corvis Corporation, and Xerox Corporation. His engineering career involved software development, electronic circuit, and fiber-optic design, contributing to projects like radar jamming systems and long-haul optical network equipment. Notably, Steve is a co-inventor on five U.S. patents, demonstrating his innovative contributions to engineering and technology.