Profile
Rob James is a litigator whose practice consists primarily of litigation of complex commercial, contract, tort, products liability and insurance matters. He also provides insurance and risk management consultation and representation to insurance companies, rental car companies and other business insureds and self-insured companies.
In the area of tort law, Mr. James handles litigation in a variety of contexts, including hospital, physician, nursing home, and other health care liability, abuse and molestation liability, trucking and other vehicular accidents, product liability including vehicles, consumer products and asbestos litigation, real estate and construction torts, extra-contractual insurance bad faith claims, premises liability, environmental/toxic tort claims, wrongful death and general personal injury.
Mr. James’ commercial and contract practice includes representation of insurance companies and businesses in insurance policy coverage matters, representation of rental car companies in various risk management and business contexts, and representation of individuals and businesses in contract and commercial matters, including manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction.
Mr. James also serves as a mediator in litigated and non-litigated claims and disputes, from relatively simple matters, to complex multi-party matters involving diverse subject matter and a wide range of types of claims. He also devotes a portion of his practice to representing corporate and non-profit taxpayers in ad valorem tax matters, including appeals.
Honors & Leadership
Honors & Recognitions
International Association of Defense Counsel
Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel
Advanced Mediation Certification by Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Law School
Oklahoma Supreme Court Certified Mediator
Tulsa Early Settlement Mediation Panel
Board of Advocates, University of Arkansas
Dean's List, University of Arkansas
National Moot Court Team (Best Brief, 3rd Overall), University of Arkansas
Order of the Barristers
Regional Negotiation Team, University of Arkansas 1994
Community & Professional
Tulsa County Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
American Bar Association (Litigation, TIPS, ADR)
Oklahoma and Tulsa County Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Member
Tulsa County Bar Association Professional Responsibility Committee 2001 - 2002 and Young Lawyers Division Board 1998
Council Oak - Johnson Sontag Chapter American Inns of Court
Defense Research Institute
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Board of Directors 1999
Booker T. Washington High School Swim Booster Club Board Member and Benefactor
Booker T. Washington Foundation Member and Benefactor
USA Cycling Competitive Racer
Practices
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction
- Insurance
- Insurance and Personal Injury Defense Litigation
- Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation
- Insurance Coverage, Claims Representation and Risk Management Counseling
- Insurance Defense / Personal Injury
- Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation
- Rental Car Industry Litigation
Industries
Education
University of Arkansas, J.D., 1995; B.S.B.A., 1992
Admissions
- Arkansas - 1996
- Oklahoma - 1995
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas - 2004
- U.S. District Court, E.D. of Oklahoma - 1996
- U.S. District Court, N.D. of Oklahoma - 1996
- U.S. District Court, W.D. of Oklahoma - 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit - 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit - 1996
- U.S. Supreme Court - 2001