James William Harvey

James William Harvey
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Litigation
    33 years, 1,200 cases
  • 10% Insurance
    33 years, 100 cases
  • 10% Personal Injury
    33 years, 500 cases
  • 10% Defective / Dangerous Products
    28 years, 100 cases
  • 10% Car / Auto Accident
    33 years, 500 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($150-$275/hour)

Contact Information

  • Margolis Edelstein
    525 William Penn Place
    Suite 3300
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    Office: 412-355-4953
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Mr. Harvey joined the Margolis Edelstein as a partner in 2008 after 15 years of managing staff counsel offices for Safeco Insurance and OneBeacon Insurance.... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Representation as a defendant in a suit”

Posted by: Earl, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Jim represented the insurance company and me in a personal injury suit where I was the defendant in slip and fall case. The initial amount the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Larry W. Hoskins

I have known James Harvey for approximately 9 years. We were colleagues in the staff counsel division of Safeco Insurance Company. During those... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Larry Hoskins , Saint Clair Shores (MI), About 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

32 years since James William Harvey was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 1980 05/14/2013
West Virginia Authorized to practice law 1989 02/17/2010
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at Safeco Insurance 2002–2009
Managing Attorney at One Beacon Insurance - CGU Insurance - General Accident Insurance 1997–2002
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Pittsburgh Juris Doctor 1980
University of Pittsburgh Engllish Writing / Philosophy BA - Bachelor of Arts 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member West Virginia State Bar 1987–present
Member Allegheny County Bar Association 1980–present

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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
WEST VIRGINIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BASICS - TOP TEN LIST Client Brochure 2010
WEST VIRGINAI WORKERS COMPENSATION - WHAT A SUCCESSFUL CLAIMS ADJUSTER NEEDS TO KNOW BEFORE HANDLING THE FIRST CLAIM Client Brochure 2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
"Nuts and Bolts" of Pa Litigation Webinar 2011
Professional Liability- Risk Reduction - Case Law Update For Today - Insurance Agent E&O Claims Continuing Legal Education 2010
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