James M. Marshall

Partner | Litigation

About

James Marshall is an experienced litigator, handling all phases of litigation up to trial. He serves a broad range of clients, from small businesses to large insurers, on matters related to employment, products liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, insurance, and general liability. He represents clients in state and federal court, as well as before administrative agencies and in civil investigations.

  • Employment

    James advises and represents clients in employment matters, including discrimination, disability, whistleblower claims, retaliation, wage and hour, and other employment matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

    Products Liability

    James represents clients in matters involving failure to warn, manufacturing defects, and defective design claims.

    Medical Malpractice

    James represents a variety of clients in the medical malpractice space, from individual practitioners up to hospitals. He works with medical experts to understand the underlying issues in order to defend his clients. He has also conducted annual reviews of all claims and suits against major hospitals in order to identify potentially significant matters which was expose the client to excess liability.

    Professional Liability

    James has diverse experience in representing professionals on malpractice claims, including attorneys, title and escrow agents, land surveyors, and other professionals.

    Insurance

    James represents insurers in litigation involving coverage disputes, including denials of coverage and recovering unpaid premiums after a policy audit.

    General Liability

    James has litigated numerous general liability matters, with experience in premises liability, New York Labor Law, auto liability, defamation, and other tort claims and contract disputes.


Practices

  • Employment and Labor

  • Insurance

  • Litigation and Risk Management

  • Professional and Management Liability

  • Products Liability Litigation and Counseling

Admissions

  • Massachusetts

  • New York


Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2015

  • Boston University, B.A, 2011


Recognition

  • Included in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Alternative Dispute Resolution

Experience

  • FisherBroyles, LLP

  • Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP