Atty. Daniel J. James

Atty. Daniel J. James

Mr. James is a shareholder and treasurer of Wheeler Upham, P.C.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 19 J. Erfahrung 19 year
Call (616) 221-7840 Book Appointment

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About Daniel J. James at a glance

Daniel J. James is a Managing Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practforg at Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. They haand 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007), Indiana (2008), Michigan (2011), and United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (2012). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D. Board, 2007) and Hope College (B.A. Magna, 2003). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James is a shareholder and treasurer of Wheeler Upham, P.C
  • He practices primarily in the area of insurance coverage defense litigation and personal injury defense litigation
  • He represents clients in insurance coverage disputes, both property and liability, arising under a wide variety of policies, including CGL, auto, homeowner, renter, landlord, and professional liability
  • He has significant experience with claims arising under the Michigan auto no-fault statute
  • Mr. James has represented both plaintiffs and defendants and is well equipped to analyze issues objectively while preparing a thorough case for his clients
  • Mr. James’s general civil practice also includes business, commercial, construction, employment, insurance, personal injury, probate, and real estate litigation
  • Mr. James has co-authored a featured article in The Journal of Insurance & Indemnity Law (a publication of the Michigan Bar Association) titled “Underinsured Motor Vehicles and Setoffs for Tortfeasor Coverage.” Mr. James also wrote “The Basics of Stacking” that was published in the same journal

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practforg law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Daniel J. James's law office located?
Daniel J. James's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Daniel J. James has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Daniel J. James earned their education at (J.D. Board, 2007); (B.A. Magna, 2003).
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Education

J.D. Board
Wayne State University Law School
- 2007
B.A. Magna
Hope College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
Indiana
Admitted: 2008
Michigan
Admitted: 2011
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2012

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