Phillips, George W.

Jim Craven is involved in all areas of Wiggin and Dana's litigation practice. He has significant experience in resolving complicated disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation. His diverse practice includes representing clients in commercial disputes, product liability claims, complex personal injury and professional malpractice matters, tax appeals, and toxic torts.

Jim received his B.A. in Economics from Dickinson College and his J.D from Case Western Reserve University School of Law cum laude where he was a member of the Dean's Tutorial Society, the Case Western Reserve Law Review, and Health Matrix: the Journal of Law-Medicine.

Before joining Wiggin and Dana LLP, Jim served in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fourth Infantry Division (Mechanized) as a Legal Assistance Attorney, Trial Counsel, and Senior Trial Counsel. During that time, Jim represented soldiers, retirees, and family members in numerous criminal, civil and administrative matters and also served as the Division Tax Attorney. Jim was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Achievement Medal during his military service. (Jim is currently volunteering for operation standby with the American Bar Association's, Family Law Section Military Committee.)