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For over 30 years, Jim Haggerty has been recognized as one of the preeminent personal injury, insurance coverage, and bad faith attorneys in Pennsylvania. Jim has been sought after for representation by both insurance carriers and injured persons.
He was a leader of the defense bar, serving as President of the Defense Institute and Chairman of its Motor Vehicle Law Committee.
Jim has served as counsel in many important insurance law cases and has argued numerous matters of first impression before the state’s highest courts. In addition, he has authored many articles and testified before legislative committees.
Professional Recognition & Leadership
In addition to being a Super Lawyer each year since the inception of that honor, Jim has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania and the Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia for the past 15 years.
In 2007, he was recognized as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Pennsylvania.
Practice Areas & Experience
His areas of practice include insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, and motor vehicle accidents. Because of his extensive experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Jim brings a well-rounded perspective to evaluating claims and resolving disputes.
Mediation Focus
As a mediator, Jim is frequently selected to handle insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, motor vehicle matters, and complex personal injury cases. His experience arguing high-level legal issues and handling matters of first impression allows him to effectively assess liability, interpret policy issues, and guide parties toward resolution.
Jim is available to mediate matters throughout Pennsylvania.
Representative Matters Include:
- Insurance coverage disputes and policy interpretation matters
- Bad faith claims and insurer liability cases
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Motor vehicle accident and transportation-related cases
- Complex personal injury litigation
Ideal Cases for Mediation:
- Insurance coverage and bad faith disputes
- Cases involving complex policy interpretation issues
- Motor vehicle and transportation-related claims
- High-exposure personal injury matters
- Disputes involving novel or unsettled legal questions
James Haggerty is a mediator frequently selected for insurance coverage, bad faith, and personal injury disputes involving complex legal issues, policy interpretation, and high-stakes exposure.