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James Thomas Scime
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Biography
James T. Scime is widely recognized as one of the region's most skilled and respected attorneys. He practices in the areas of personal injury, construction accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, and automobile accidents. He devotes the majority of his time to trial and litigation matters.
Mr. Scime is widely respected among his peers for his trial and negotiating skills. Many local attorneys refer matters to him when their clients have sustained serious injuries. Over the course of his career, Mr. Scime has helped thousands of people recover financial awards for injuries they have sustained.
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in New York for 49 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 49 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
42 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14202
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Experience
Honors
2025
Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America
2025
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2024
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2024
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2023
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2022
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2021
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2020
Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America
2020
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2019
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2018
Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America
2018
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2015
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2015
Lawyer of the Year—Personal Injury in Buffalo, NY, The Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyers Top 10 List, Super Lawyers
2014
Among Top Ten in Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2013
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2012
Among Top Ten in Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2012
Who's Who in Law, Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
2012
Lawyer of the Year—Personal Injury in Buffalo, NY, The Best Lawyers in America
2011
Among Top Ten in Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2011
Who's Who in Law, Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
2010
Among Top Ten in Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2010
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2010
Who's Who n Law, Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
2009
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2009
Among Top Ten in Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2008
Named to Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2008
Among Top Ten in Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
N/A
Fellowship in American College of Trial Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers
Associations
American Board of Trial Advocacy
Former President of Buffalo Chapter
Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
Past President
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
Bar Association of Erie County
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Drywall worker injured on the job
$1,000,000 arbitration award
Laborer injured by fall on construction site
$1,400,000 settlement
Operating engineer injured on the job
$1,600,000
Construction worker injured by collapsed scaffolding
$2,200,000 verdict
Woman injured in an automobile accident
structured settlement of $10,000,000
Young girl injured in automobile accident
structured settlement of more than $21,000,000
Driver injured by ruptured liquid nitrogen tank
$25,000,000 structured settlement
Education
1976
Capital University
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Trial Advocacy Program Bridge Course - University at Buffalo School of Law
Direct and Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses in a Civil Trial
N/A
Local Court Justices, Office of Court Administration
Lecturer
Publications
2014
The Buffalo News
Two More Families Settle Suits in Flight 3407 Crash
2013
The Buffalo News
Remaining Flight 3407 Cases Are Finally Headed to Trial
2013
The Buffalo News
Claims Filed in Truck Accident That Injured Two Amherst Town Workers
2012
Buffalo Law Journal
WNY Lawyers Super, Says National Group
2009
Business First
Top Law Firms Have Fewer Attorneys
N/A
The Buffalo News
Council Approves Asbestos Settlement
N/A
The Buffalo News
Local Skier Sues Over 2005 Injury at World Cup
N/A
The Buffalo News
Springville Man Settles for $3.6 Million
N/A
The Buffalo News
$51 Million Awarded to Orphan Girl
N/A
The Buffalo News
$25 Million Settlement for Injured Worker May Be Record
N/A
The Buffalo News
Twice Injured Man Accepts $7.6 Million
N/A
The Buffalo News
Brothers' Asbestos Deaths Settled
N/A
The Buffalo News
Inevitably, Plane Crash Leads to Big Settlements
Languages
English