James W. Armstrong is an accomplished attorney specializing in appeals, intellectual property law, and civil litigation. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. He is licensed to practice in Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits. Mr. Armstrong has handled notable cases such as Harris Trust Bank of Arizona v. Superior Court and Estate of Ellingson v. Commissioner.
James is actively involved in the legal community as a member of the State Bar of Arizona’s Intellectual Property and Appellate Practice Sections and the Maricopa County Bar Association. His publications include articles on significant legal topics, such as the impact of Arizona Supreme Court opinions on contracts and analyzing cross-appeals in federal court.