James P. Talbert

Associate

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Overview

James focuses his practice on directors and officers liability insurance, professional liability insurance, and coverage litigation. He serves as coverage and monitoring counsel for insurance companies that provide primary and excess coverage to a broad spectrum of policyholders, including public and private companies, investment funds, and municipalities. James is proactive and strategic in advancing his clients’ interests, and he enjoys positioning the carriers he represents to achieve the optimal outcome in any given scenario.

In addition to his coverage work, James assists insurance carriers with regulatory and corporate matters, including licensure issues, product regulation, and M&A deals. In all aspects of his practice, James is committed to providing his clients with the most effective counsel and representation for their legal needs.

Credentials

Education

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2015) cum laude
The Ohio State University (B.A., 2010) cum laude

Bar Admissions

Ohio

Professional Highlights

James focuses his practice on directors and officers liability insurance, professional liability insurance, and coverage litigation. He serves as coverage and monitoring counsel for insurance companies that provide primary and excess coverage to a broad spectrum of policyholders, including public and private companies, investment funds, and municipalities. James is proactive and strategic in advancing his clients’ interests, and he enjoys positioning the carriers he represents to achieve the optimal outcome in any given scenario.

In addition to his coverage work, James assists insurance carriers with regulatory and corporate matters, including licensure issues, product regulation, and M&A deals. In all aspects of his practice, James is committed to providing his clients with the most effective counsel and representation for their legal needs.

Education

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2015) cum laude
The Ohio State University (B.A., 2010) cum laude

Bar Admissions

Ohio

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