James K. Thomas, II
Managing Partner
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
717.255.7617 (phone)
717.237.7105 (fax)
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A managing partner of the firm, 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 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.
Education
The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University
J.D., 1972
Grove City College
B.A., 1969
Honors: With Honors in Business Administration
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Western District of Pennsylvania
Professional Honors and Awards
Best Lawyers in America, 2003 - Present
Super Lawyers (2004-2008) - Philadelphia Magazine
Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Dauphin County Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Former Member, Board of Directors
Seriously Outstanding
only 5% selected each year
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