Jim has been in the practice of civil litigation since 1972. During that time, he has handled all types of civil litigation. That broad experience has enabled him to provide outstanding service to his clients in the areas of insurance bad faith and coverage, complex litigation, transportation, construction, products liability, fraud/arson and surety bonds. In addition to practicing in Pennsylvania, Jim has also practiced on a pro hoc vice basis in New York, New Jersey, Ohio and West Virginia.
Jim is an active member of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute, in which he formerly served on the Board of Directors and was the recipient of PDI's distinguished Defense Counsel Award for 2010. He has frequently lectured on insurance defense strategy, bad faith, and other litigation topics at various insurance-related seminars throughout Pennsylvania.
In his spare time, Jim enjoys flying and farming. He lives with his wife, Nancy, on their farm outside Dillsburg.
Professional Honors and Awards Pennsylvania Defense Institute Defense Counsel of the Year (2010)
Best Lawyers in America (2001-2012) Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2004-2010) Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association Dauphin County Bar Association Defense Research Institute Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Former Member, Board of Directors