Atty. James Deaver
For more than 30 years, James Deaver has helped clients navigate and resolve a vast array of complex insurance and reinsurance coverage issues in the context of claims handling, mediations, arbitrations, coverage litigation, and corporate transactions. James’ coverage work has involved comprehensive general liability policies, Bermuda Form policies, professional liability policies, directors’ and officers’ liability policies, property and inland marine policies, and specialty insurance products, such as policies written specifically for wind farms.
Catastrophic Event Response & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 33+ Years Experience
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About James Deaver at a Glance
James Deaver is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at London Fischer LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1993). Educated at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1985). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Deaver
- For more than 30 years, James Deaver has helped clients navigate and resolve a vast array of complex insurance and reinsurance coverage issues in the context of claims handling, mediations, arbitrations, coverage litigation, and corporate transactions
- James’ coverage work has involved comprehensive general liability policies, Bermuda Form policies, professional liability policies, directors’ and officers’ liability policies, property and inland marine policies, and specialty insurance products, such as policies written specifically for wind farms
- Much of his current coverage work is focused on employment, sexual harassment, sexual molestation, and professional liability cases
- He also is a key member of London Fischer’s Catastrophic Event Response Team, which is comprised of attorneys, investigators, and experts available to clients to respond on an immediate basis to accidents and catastrophic events
- In addition to being an expert litigator, James is skilled at assessing alternative dispute resolution opportunities where appropriate and can either guide local counsel or resolve conflicts himself at mediation on behalf of insurers
- Prior to joining London Fischer, James was the national Co-Chair of the Insurance & Reinsurance Practice of an AmLaw 100 law firm
- James graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, with a B.S. degree in International Business
- James earned his J.D. from Temple University, graduating Cum Laude
- He furthered his legal education by obtaining an L.L.M. from New York University Law School
- Outside of his legal practice, James diversifies his interests by exploring new destinations, attending art exhibitions, and enjoying musical concerts
- Additionally, he plays an active role as a supporter and volunteer for Materials for the Arts, a prominent creative reuse center in New York City that offers free materials to arts nonprofits, public schools, and City agencies
- News & Insights March 4, 2025 James Deaver (NY), Jonathan Kranz (FL, NY and NJ), and Mathew Goldman (NY) conducted a webinar on policy limit demands for more than 80 claim executives at a prominent international insurance company
- October 15, 2024 James Deaver (NY), Wendy Keenan (NY & NJ), and Jennifer Russnow (NY) conducted a webinar on allocation for more than 100 claim executives at a prominent international insurance company
- December 20, 2022 James Deaver, Jerome Doctors, Wendy Keenan and Julie Van Wert conduct webinar on Allocation March 23, 2022 Eastern District of N.Y. grants London Fischer’s summary judgement motion in D&O coverage action involving interrelated wrongful acts
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James Deaver's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Deaver handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Insurance Law in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James Deaver
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Deaver's practice in the field of personal injury and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Deaver brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and insurance, James Deaver can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James Deaver attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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