Atty. James P. Lisovicz

Atty. James P. Lisovicz

James P. Lisovicz is a shareholder of the Firm.

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Profile Summary

About James P. Lisovicz at a glance

James P. Lisovicz is a business, construction, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Parsippany, New Jersey, practicing at Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC. Admitted to practice in United States, American Bar Association, New Jersey, State Bar Association, New Jersey, Essex County Bar Association, and New Jersey, Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1982) and New Jersey Institute of Technology (B.S.I.E., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Parsippany, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James P. Lisovicz is a shareholder of the Firm
  • Jim has 32 years of civil trial experience and has taken over 75 verdicts in premises liability, construction and construction defect, products liability, and insurance coverage matters
  • Jim‘s insurance practice is focused on general liability, commercial/auto, workers' compensation and employment
  • Jim was a founding partner of Coughlin Duffy and was the Practice Group Leader for that firm's Defense Litigation Group for 12 years

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Lisovicz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. Lisovicz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. Lisovicz

Where is James P. Lisovicz's law office located?
James P. Lisovicz's law practice is located in Parsippany, New Jersey. The firm is Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Lisovicz handle?
James P. Lisovicz focuses on business, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did James P. Lisovicz go to law school?
James P. Lisovicz earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S.I.E., 1979).
How can I contact James P. Lisovicz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James P. Lisovicz received?
James P. Lisovicz's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1982
B.S.I.E.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers, Civil Litigation Defense (2007-2020)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

United States, American Bar Association
New Jersey, State Bar Association
New Jersey, Essex County Bar Association
New Jersey, Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
New Jersey, New Jersey Defense Association
United States, Defense research Institute
United States, American Judicature Society

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