Thomas James

Thomas (Tom) James is a veteran trial attorney at Raitt Law, PLLC, with 20 years of jury trial experience in trucking, auto, criminal and personal injury cases. He won a $14.2 million jury verdict in 2022 against a $25,000 offer. Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers, and DBusiness Magazine, Tom is known for meticulous preparation, tireless advocacy, and thinking outside the box. He also gives back as a frequent speaker, educator, and moderator for bar associations and CLEs because he believes that the “rising tide lifts all boats.” TRIAL VERDICTS - Jury : ( no fake default judgments or unrepresented defendants - all had competent defense counsel ) $14.2 Million - 2022 Clinton County. Commercial truck $ 5.6 Million - Macomb County. Commercial pickup truck $ 3.5 Million - Jackson County. Commercial truck $ 2.6 Million - Macomb County. Commercial truck $ 2.1 Million - Washtenaw County. Commercial vehicle $ 1.2 Million - Washtenaw County. First-party benefits $ 500,000 - Clinton County. Individual defendant AWARDS: 2023-2024 DBusiness Top Lawyer 2013-2024 Michigan Super Lawyer 2011 Up and Coming Young Lawyer - Michigan Lawyers Weekly MEMBERSHIPS: Member - AAJ Trucking Litigation Group Member - Michigan Association for Justice Member - American Association for Justice Former Executive Board Member - AAJ Motor Vehicle Group Former Executive Board Member - Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association FOCUSED AREAS OF PRACTICE: Wrongful Death Trucking / Semi Trucks / Commercial vehicles collisions Motor Vehicle collisions Injury events such as Slip and Falls, Trip and Falls, Premise issues Motorcycle Accidents Dog Attack Assaults or Intentional Acts