Professional Biography
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James (Jim) M. Davis Partner

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.3571

    F +1.206.359.9000

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.3571

    JimDavis@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

During his nearly 30-year career, Jim has helped clients recover billions of dollars by negotiating improved policy language, navigating complex insurance claims, and successfully prosecuting lawsuits and arbitrations.

Jim Davis is a leading national policyholder litigator and counselor who solves insurance coverage issues for his clients. Jim regularly handles complex insurance claims and litigation involving cyber liability and data breach, property and business interruption, directors and officers, and errors and omissions, and general liability including Bermuda form occurrence reported with London arbitration. Jim also assists clients with negotiating better policy terms to maximize coverage and avoid future disputes.  

In Chambers USA 2024, clients said "Jim is an amazing insurance recovery lawyer. He knows the industry cold. He's a great litigator who can break down complex issues into effective arguments." Jim is a frequent author and presenter on various insurance recovery topics and was elected to membership in the American College of Coverage Counsel.

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Ranked by Chambers USA 17 Years in a Row

Insurance: Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation

Professional Recognition

  • Recognized by Chambers USA, Insurance: Dispute Resolution, 2008-2024; Litigation: General Commercial, 2024
  • Listed in Who's Who Legal: Insurance and Reinsurance, 2016-2022
  • Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine, 2009-2023
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Insurance Law, 2013-2024
  • American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel (ACCEC) Fellow, 2014-2022

*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.

Professional Leadership

  • Law360 Insurance Editorial Advisory Board, 2014
  • American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee (ICLC)

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington
  • Illinois
  • Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., highest honors, Order of the Coif, 1995
  • University of Washington, B.A., History, 1991