James P. McGlone

Associate

James serves commercial clients across a wide range of industries, providing strategic counsel and representation in high-stakes disputes. He is experienced in both prosecuting and defending complex litigation matters and advising clients on risk mitigation strategies before disputes escalate into formal proceedings.

Jim’s practice focuses on matters involving contract interpretation and enforcement, corporate governance, consumer protection laws, and class action litigation. He is known for his thoughtful, analytical approach to legal challenges and his ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable business advice. Clients value his responsiveness, clarity, and unwavering focus on their business objectives.

Before joining PSH in 2023, Jim practiced at a boutique litigation firm in the Washington, D.C. area, where he represented clients across federal and state courts throughout the country. He previously served as a law clerk to a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, gaining valuable insight into appellate strategy and judicial decision-making.

Practice Areas

Litigation & Disputes

Education

Harvard Law School, J.D.

Harvard College, A.B. History, cum laude

Bar Memberships

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Virginia

U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island

Professional Affiliations

Rhode Island Bar Association
Abigail Adams Institute
- Associated Professional Fellow

Representative Matters

Represented former student in civil-rights retaliation claim against a major public university, successfully defeating motion for summary judgment, leading to favorable settlement in mediation.
Represented major political party as intervenor-defendant in challenge to a state’s laws on election administration, contributing to defeat in substantial part of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction.
Defended state legislators in challenge to state congressional map; successfully petitioned state supreme court for emergency interlocutory appeal and briefed issues of first impression of state constitutional law.
Represented journalist in disputes under public-records law with dozens of public school districts and other public entities, negotiating favorable resolutions in almost all cases.