James (Jimmy) Moffitt represents domestic and international insurers providing primary and excess coverage in high exposure, complex insurance coverage disputes. He routinely handles matters from inception through claims resolution in various stages, including through litigation, in matters involving sexual misconduct, civil rights, law enforcement liability, first-party property claims related to COVID-19, and various torts. Jimmy litigates coverage disputes in state and federal trial courts, and bankruptcy court.
Admissions
Illinois
Education
J.D., cum laude, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 2017. Order of Barristers. Managing Editor, Indiana Law Journal. Cali Award for Trial Advocacy and Advanced Trial Advocacy.
B.A., magna cum laude, Benedictine University, 2014. Procopian Award for “Most Outstanding Senior Graduate.” Three-year member of the Benedictine University Football Team (NCAA Division III).
Memberships
North American London Market Next Generation Initiative
Expérience
Advises on coverage disputes involving the Catholic Church and other private entities in response to statute of limitation changes in certain states.
Managing a caseload of over two hundred matters for a variety of national and multinational corporations involved in asbestos litigation.
Presentations
Co-presenter, “Alternative Dispute Resolution,” Clyde & Co US Litigation School, November 2024
Co-presenter, “US Litigation and Avoiding Bad Faith,” Client training, November 2024
Co-presenter, “North American Road Map: Claim to Verdict,” Clyde & Co North American NextGen Practice Group event, March 2024
Co-presenter, “Emerging Exposures, Best Defense Practices, and Coverage Issues for Sexual Misconduct Cases” Client training, November 2022
Co-presenter, “Emerging Exposures, Best Defense Practices, and Coverage Issues for Sexual Misconduct Cases,” IUA Market Briefing Event, November 2021
