James P. Gaughan

Partner

James P. Gaughan is a commercial litigator with a concentration in class action defense and also chairs the firm's Electronic Discovery Committee.

He assists a broad base of clients, including insurance companies, financial institutions, and public utilities, with a wide range of commercial disputes.

Mr. Gaughan has significant experience in class action proceedings, including:

• A series of asserted state and nationwide class actions involving the purported entitlement to the payment of general contractor's overhead and profit under homeowner's insurance policies
• A series of asserted state and nationwide class actions demanding payment under automobile insurance policies for any loss in value to a vehicle despite proper repairs
• A series of asserted state and national class actions challenging automobile repair estimates prepared by insurance companies
• Several asserted state and national class actions challenging the value of certain automobile insurance coverages

Education

Professional Memberships

Illinois State Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association
Judicial Evaluation Committee