Overview
James focuses on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation for insurance carriers, with a particular focus on directors and officers liability and other professional liability insurance policies. He has earned a stellar reputation in the legal community and has been named Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star every year from 2014 to 2023.
With a deep understanding of the insurance industry, James works closely with his clients to develop innovative solutions to challenging legal problems. He is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, whether through negotiation or litigation.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2010)
Michigan State University (B.A., 2007, Magna Cum Laude)
Bar Admissions
Ohio
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Professional Highlights
Noteworthy Experience
Turner v. Cincinnati Ins. Co., 9 F.4th 300 (5th Cir. 2021)
Miami-Luken, Inc. v. Navigators Ins. Co., No. 1:16-cv-876, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 122009 (S.D. Oh. July 11, 2018)
Jayhawk Private Equity Fund II LP v. Liberty Ins. Underwriters, Inc., No. 17-cv-5523 (C.D. Cal. June 7, 2018)
UBS Financial Serv. Inc. of Puerto Rico v. XL Specialty Ins. Co., 289 F. Supp. 3d 335 (D.P.R. 2018)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Professional Services: Where Do You Draw the Line?, Guest Post, D&O Diary (March 28, 2022)
Expert Witnesses: Using Ohio Court Rules to Your Advantage (April 22, 2016)
Professional Recognition
Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2023
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
Member, Columbus Bar Association
Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Member, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
Committee Member, Franklin County Republican Judicial Salute
James focuses on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation for insurance carriers, with a particular focus on directors and officers liability and other professional liability insurance policies. He has earned a stellar reputation in the legal community and has been named Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star every year from 2014 to 2023.
With a deep understanding of the insurance industry, James works closely with his clients to develop innovative solutions to challenging legal problems. He is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, whether through negotiation or litigation.
Practice Areas
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2010)
Michigan State University (B.A., 2007, Magna Cum Laude)
Bar Admissions
Ohio
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Noteworthy Experience
Turner v. Cincinnati Ins. Co., 9 F.4th 300 (5th Cir. 2021)
Miami-Luken, Inc. v. Navigators Ins. Co., No. 1:16-cv-876, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 122009 (S.D. Oh. July 11, 2018)
Jayhawk Private Equity Fund II LP v. Liberty Ins. Underwriters, Inc., No. 17-cv-5523 (C.D. Cal. June 7, 2018)
UBS Financial Serv. Inc. of Puerto Rico v. XL Specialty Ins. Co., 289 F. Supp. 3d 335 (D.P.R. 2018)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Professional Services: Where Do You Draw the Line?, Guest Post, D&O Diary (March 28, 2022)
Expert Witnesses: Using Ohio Court Rules to Your Advantage (April 22, 2016)
Professional Recognition
Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2023
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
Member, Columbus Bar Association
Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Member, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
Committee Member, Franklin County Republican Judicial Salute
Elan Kandel and Jim Young recently co-authored an article examining issues relating to the Professional Services Exclusion found in many private company D&O insurance policies. Directors and officers (“D&O”) insurance policies typically exclude coverage for claims based upon or arising... Read More