Jim Etscorn

Jim Etscorn is a highly experienced trial lawyer and the Managing Partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP's Orlando office.1 With over 30 years of legal experience, he specializes in complex commercial litigation, product liability actions, healthcare litigation, and intellectual property disputes.12

Professional Experience

Jim has been with Baker & Hostetler LLP since May 1990, becoming a Partner and later assuming the role of Managing Partner in January 2010.1 His extensive trial experience includes representing clients in significant contract disputes, product defect cases, chemical exposure incidents, healthcare issues, and business torts across Florida and the United States.1

Areas of Expertise

Swimming Pool Industry:: Jim has developed specialized knowledge in cases involving traumatic pool accidents, including pool drain entrapments, both in the United States and internationally.1

Complex Litigation:: He has successfully represented clients in high-stakes "bet-the-company" litigation, handling cases related to business torts, breach of contract actions, copyright and trade secret disputes, and healthcare matters.23

Product Liability:: Jim's experience extends to wrongful death cases stemming from product defects, chemical and carbon monoxide exposures, and explosions. He also assists clients with product warning design and implementation, and represents them before regulatory bodies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.3

Professional Involvement and Recognition

Jim is actively involved in various professional organizations, including:

• The Florida Bar
• The Federal Bar Association (Past President)
• The American Bar Association
• Fifth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission1

His expertise and contributions to the legal field have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades, including:

• Election to the American Board of Trial Advocates (2015)
• Florida Trend magazine's "Legal Elite" (2005-present)
• Florida "Super Lawyer" (2007-present)
• Best Lawyers in America (2010-present)1

Education

Jim Etscorn received his law degree from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law (1984-1987) and earned his B.S. in Political Science from Florida State University (1980-1984).1