James I. Tarman, Jr.

Chair of Institutional Client Relations

Office Chicago

Phone (312) 382-3132 Fax (312) 382-8910

Overview

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James I. Tarman Jr.'s practice focuses on significant and complex litigation, including property, marine, and aviation subrogation claims. Jim has successfully litigated cases throughout not only the United States but worldwide. Currently based in the Chicago office, Jim has also worked in the firm's London, Toronto, Philadelphia, and Dallas offices. Jim also seconded to a leading Lloyds syndicate, and he continues to work directly and closely with leading Lloyds and company market claims and underwriting personnel, brokers, and adjusters.

A native of central Pennsylvania, Jim received his Bachelor of Science from Penn State University in 1982 and his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law in 1987.

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Consider Secondary Sources When Your Subro Efforts Have Nowhere to Gogh

October 19, 2016

James I. Tarman and Judith Perkins co-authored an article published for the IFASIC 2016 Programme titled "Consider Secondary Sources for Recovery When Your Subrogation Efforts Seem to Have Nowhere to Gogh."

Flexible Braided Stainless Steel Hose Failures [Subrogation & Recovery Alert]

June 15, 2016

Pam Pengelley discusses the increase in the number of water loss claims attributed to the failure of flexible braided stainless steel hoses attached to water source heat pumps.

Fall 2009 [Subrogation and Recovery Observer]

October 01, 2009

Fall 2009 - Subrogation and Recovery Observer - Welcome to the Fall 2009 issue of the Cozen O'Connor Subrogation and Recovery Observer. In this issue, we report on our recent trial victories, notable settlements, and other newsworthy developments in subrogation issues

Fall 2007 [Subrogation and Recovery Observer]

October 01, 2007

Fall 2007 - Subrogation and Recovery Observer - As football season gets underway and the exciting post-season baseball action has
started, Cozen O’Connor’s Subrogation Department is pleased to announce the continued expansion of our team roster. The Fall 2007 edition of the Subro Observer includes the introduction of five new attorneys in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Chicago, San Diego, and Los Angeles.

Recovery in Employee Dishonesty Cases [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

April 25, 2006

Recovery in Employee Dishonesty Cases - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - 11 pgs. In an employee dishonesty claim, there are a number of theories from which to pursue recovery and a number of targets that may be responsible. This five-step process is designed to aid recovery in such cases.

Disclosure Requirements Under Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure [Subrogation and Recovery - Articles and Papers Forensic Consultants & Loss Site Investigations]

January 13, 2006

Disclosure Requirements Under Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Subrogation and Recovery - Articles and Papers Forensic Consultants & Loss Site Investigations - 9 pgs total; outline. Topics: Rule 26(f) - Mandatory Discovery Conference; Rule 26(a)(1); Privilege Log 26(b)(5).; Protective Order 26(c)(A).; Selected District Courts’ Implementation of the Rule 26 Amendments.; Rule 37 Failure to Make Disclosure or Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions.; etc

Multi-State Midwest Survey on Spoliation [Subrogation and Recovery - Articles and Papers Regional Updates in Subrogation Law & Litigation:]

January 13, 2006

Multi-State Midwest Survey on Spoliation - Subrogation and Recovery - Articles and Papers Regional Updates in Subrogation Law & Litigation: - 11 pgs total. This paper is broken down into two sections. The first section is an overview that summarizes the elements necessary for the spoliation of evidence in each state. The second section provides a detailed analysis of “spoliation law” in each state, the future of the law, and the application of current law to specific fact patterns.

London Market U.S.A. Study Tour 2017	Chicago, IL	07/08/2017
London Market U.S.A. Study Tour	Chicago, IL	07/14/2013
2011 Des Moines Subrogation Seminar	Des Moines, IA	08/10/2011
2007 NASP Conference - Subrogation And All That Jazz!	New Orleans, LA	11/04/2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court -- Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court -- Southern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court -- Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court -- Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court -- Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court -- Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court -- New Jersey
U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court -- Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court -- Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court -- Western District of Texas

Education

Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1987
Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 1982

Affiliations

American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)