About Daniel J. James

Mr. James is a shareholder and treasurer of Wheeler Upham, P.C. He practices primarily in the area of insurance coverage defense litigation and personal injury defense litigation. He represents clients in insurance coverage disputes, both property and liability, arising under a wide variety of policies, including CGL, auto, homeowner, renter, landlord, and professional liability. He has significant experience with claims arising under the Michigan auto no-fault statute. Mr. James has represented both plaintiffs and defendants and is well equipped to analyze issues objectively while preparing a thorough case for his clients.

Mr. James’s general civil practice also includes business, commercial, construction, employment, insurance, personal injury, probate, and real estate litigation.

Mr. James has co-authored a featured article in The Journal of Insurance & Indemnity Law (a publication of the Michigan Bar Association) titled “Underinsured Motor Vehicles and Setoffs for Tortfeasor Coverage.” Mr. James also wrote “The Basics of Stacking” that was published in the same journal

 

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Areas of Law

  • Appellate Practice
  • Insurance Defense
  • Torts
  • Personal Injury
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Other 22
    • Insurance Coverage
    • Insurance Litigation
    • Automobile Insurance Coverage
    • No Fault Auto Insurance Defense
    • Insurance Coverage Defense
    • Property Insurance Coverage
    • Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
    • Tort Defense
    • Automobile Insurance Fraud Defense
    • Insurance Fraud Defense
    • Personal Injury Defense
    • First and Third Party Insurance Defense
    • Personal Liability Defense
    • General Liability Defense
    • Negligence Defense
    • Products Liability Defense
    • Premises Liability Defense
    • Construction Insurance
    • Construction Insurance Defense
    • Environmental Insurance Defense
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Civil Rights Defense

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2011, Michigan
    2007, Illinois
    2008, Indiana
    2012, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wayne State University Law School
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Board of Governors Scholarship; Ira J. Spoon Award; CALI Award in Construction Law
    Other Education
    Hope College
    Class of 2003
    B.A.
    Magna Cum Laude; Economics, Management and Accounting Faculty Recognition Award; Phi Beta Kappa Society; Omicron Delta Epsilon, The International Economics Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Daniel J. James was admitted in 2007 to the State of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Daniel J. James is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation has 9 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Daniel J. James attended Wayne State University Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation was established in 1883.