John Shoreman has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and most importantly: wins, in the area of civil litigation, to include commercial litigations. He is also experienced in an art form commonly forgotten in law these days: the art of avoiding litigation (and its correlated high expense) with excellent, experienced consultation and contract formation for business owners. From arbitration reversals and awards, to international and domestic business transactions (e.g., letters of credit), to contract disputes with multi-national corporations, Mr. Shoreman has consistently been on the winning side of landmark cases.
For example, Mr. Shoreman argued successfully in a seminal antitrust case in the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, Lewis v. Phillip Morris, establishing the continued viability of the Robinson-Patman Act in price discount discrimination.
His appellate experience includes the successful appeal and reversal of an arbitration appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, vacating an arbitrator’s dismissal of an employee’s claim. See Patten v. Signator Insurance Agency, Inc.
Additionally, Mr. Shoreman’s legal expertise also extends to the doctrine of sovereign immunity, an especially important legal skill in this age of global commerce. See Kirkham vs. Air France, a landmark case that allowed a U.S. citizen to sue a sovereign nation for damages, and Nyambal vs. International Monetary Fund, which involved suing an international.
His trial experience includes jury cases involving antitrust claims in the fields of retail pricing, transportation brokerage, newspaper distribution, internet competition in the real estate industry and civil litigation. These experiences have led to creative victories in cases that ostensible seemed insurmountable.
When asked what trait has been most responsible for his success, given his knowledge and experience, John answered: “I will always fight a case to its legal death; I am prepared to take my client’s case through the entire appeals process.” Mr. Shoreman is married with two wonderful children.Less 
