Atty. James E. Tolan II
James Tolan has over thirty years of experience in Directors and Officers liability coverage matters, in addition to other management and professional liability coverages and has worked extensively representing foreign and domestic insurers. James has been involved in coverage disputes involving Directors and Officers liability, professional liability, errors and omissions and financial institutions.
Insurance And Reinsurance Coverage Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About James E. Tolan II at a Glance
James E. Tolan II is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at London Fischer LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Skidmore College (B.A. Government, 1987). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Tolan II
- James Tolan has over thirty years of experience in Directors and Officers liability coverage matters, in addition to other management and professional liability coverages and has worked extensively representing foreign and domestic insurers
- James has been involved in coverage disputes involving Directors and Officers liability, professional liability, errors and omissions and financial institutions
- He regularly participates in and has successfully represented insurers in arbitrations and mediations
- Prior to joining London Fischer, James worked for over twenty-five years at a national firm in insurance coverage
- James works collaboratively with his clients in developing effective resolution strategies for their benefit
- His thoughtful and aggressive approach has generated favorable results for his clients
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Clients in New York Choose James E. Tolan II
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 E. Tolan II's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. Tolan II brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means James E. Tolan II's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James E. Tolan II 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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