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James Rudolph
Associate
949 Third Ave.
Suite 200
Huntington, WV 25701
Suite 200
Huntington, WV 25701
301 Hillsborough Street
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27603
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27603
james.rudolph@nelsonmullins.com
James focuses his practice on complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts, data breach and privacy litigation, commercial litigation, and business torts.
James focuses his practice on complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts, data breach and privacy litigation, commercial litigation, and business torts.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer associate, largest New Hampshire-based law firm (June-Aug. 2022)
- Legal resident clerk, Justice Hantz Marconi, New Hampshire Supreme Court (Jan.-May 2022)
- Legal intern, Judge Edward Tenney, New Hampshire Circuit Court (May-Aug. 2021)
Education
-
University of New Hampshire School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2023)
- Managing editor, The University of New Hampshire Law Review
- Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program
- Cali Award, Professional Responsibility (2021)
- Rudman Summer Public Service Fellow
- University of New Hampshire, BA, Political Science, summa cum laude (2019)
Admissions
- North Carolina
- West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, 2025
Clerkships
- Law clerk, the Honorable April Wood, North Carolina Court of Appeals
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer associate, largest New Hampshire-based law firm (June-Aug. 2022)
- Legal resident clerk, Justice Hantz Marconi, New Hampshire Supreme Court (Jan.-May 2022)
- Legal intern, Judge Edward Tenney, New Hampshire Circuit Court (May-Aug. 2021)
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2026)
Professional Activities
- DRI – Lawyers Representing Business
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
James focuses his practice on complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts, data breach and privacy litigation, commercial litigation, and business torts.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Summer associate, largest New Hampshire-based law firm (June-Aug. 2022)
- Legal resident clerk, Justice Hantz Marconi, New Hampshire Supreme Court (Jan.-May 2022)
- Legal intern, Judge Edward Tenney, New Hampshire Circuit Court (May-Aug. 2021)
Education
-
University of New Hampshire School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2023)
- Managing editor, The University of New Hampshire Law Review
- Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program
- Cali Award, Professional Responsibility (2021)
- Rudman Summer Public Service Fellow
- University of New Hampshire, BA, Political Science, summa cum laude (2019)
Admissions
- North Carolina
- West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, 2025
Clerkships
- Law clerk, The Honorable April Wood, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Practice Areas
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2026)
- DRI – Lawyers Representing Business
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
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