James W. "Bill" McCord

James W. "Bill" McCord: Attorney with Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider & Lowary, LLP
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Biography

Specialties, Experience:

Mr. McCord has practiced law in Los Angeles for over 30 years. His practice emphasizes civil litigation, including complex and professional liability matters. He has tried over 40 jury trials to conclusion and has represented clients in hundreds of arbitrations and mediations. In recent years, Mr. McCord's practice has emphasized professional liability defense, including directors and officers, insurance bad-faith defense, and major exposure tort defense.

One Highlight:

For several years after he finished law school, he served as a Special Agent of the FBI. More recently, he has served as a volunteer judge pro tem and currently serves as a mediator for the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Most Memorable Legal Moment:

"Attending my daughter's graduation from law school.”

Away from the Law:

Mr. McCord is an avid outdoorsman.

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Professional Liability Defense
  • Employment Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ohio State University, B.Sc., 1963; Ohio State University, Labor Economics, 1963
Law School Attended:
Ohio State University Law School, J.D., 1966
Year of First Admission:
1966
Admission:
1966, Ohio; 1970, California; 1972, U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Ninth Circuits; 1970, U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California
Memberships:
State Bar of California, Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, and the Professional Liability Underwriting Society.
Birth Information:
Columbus, Ohio, July 25, 1941
ISLN:
905023128

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Contact Information:

310-873-6242  Phone

310-447-9011  Fax

www.b3law.com

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