James Gallagher

Litigation partner at Gallagher, Gams, Tallan, Barnes & Littrell L.L.P. with emphasis on cases involving significant bodily injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage disputes, bad faith and punitive damages. Extensive statewide experience litigating matters in trial courts located in all of Ohio's 88 counties. Have taken over 120 jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts. Have represented clients in over 150 appeals before all twelve appellate districts, the Federal Sixth Circuit and the Ohio Supreme Court. AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 1989-present. Named a Super Lawyer, 2012-present. Central Ohio Top Lawyers, 2009-present. Former President, American Board of Trial Advocates, Ohio Chapter (2013); President, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (2005), Board of Trustees, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (1997-2002); Chairman, Insurance Coverage Committee, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (1995-2002). Frequent lecturer on trial advocacy and insurance coverage matters. My primary focus outside of my profession is my family with which I have been blessed. I also own and race horses (trotters), race sailboats and play golf.