James W. Ledlie awarded 2010 F. Scott Baldwin Award

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Motley Rice lawyer James W. Ledlie was bestowed the 2010 F. Scott Baldwin Award by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) at their annual convention in Vancouver, Canada on Monday, July 12, 2010. The Baldwin Award is an annual award honoring an individual who has made significant contributions to the practice of law and attained one or more outstanding trial verdicts. The award recognizes not only Ledlie’s noteworthy legal accomplishments but also his consistent involvement in and support of community. Ledlie has distinguished himself as a fundamental player among Motley Rice’s trial attorneys. He has represented clients in jury trials throughout the country, working on behalf of individuals who have been harmed as a result of corporate misconduct and negligence and has additionally represented Canadian mesothelioma victims who were exposed to asbestos products originally shipped from the United States. From qui tam, whistleblower, toxic torts and occupational disease cases to consumer fraud and products liability cases, Ledlie has demonstrated the ability to take on complex and varied litigation. As a former Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps, he served as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate for the 12th Legal Support Organization and was the recipient of a number of awards and accolades related to his military service. Currently, Ledlie is applying his combination of legal and military experience to the litigation against military contractors KBR and Halliburton on behalf of American soldiers, veterans and civilians who allege that they were exposed to hazardous and improperly managed burn pit toxins while serving our nation overseas. Ledlie is a frequent speaker at legal seminars nationwide, specifically focusing on asbestos-related diseases, occupational safety and emerging developments in occupational disease and other tort law matters. A leader in his community, Ledlie serves on the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Association for Justice and as Secretary of the South Carolina Bar Association’s Torts and Insurance Practice Section. In addition, Ledlie is a board member for the YMCA of Greater Charleston, helping to promote stronger communities by advocating for equality, safety and the protection of children.