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James Fitch

Associate

New York +1 212 379 8839

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  • About

    James is a litigator in Covington’s New York office. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, including insurance litigation, and government litigation.

    Previously, James clerked for Judge Cindy K. Chung of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Practices and Industries
  • Representative Matters
    • Representation of financial services company in litigation seeking insurance coverage in connection with government investigations and litigation.
    • Representation of professional sports organizations and restaurant groups in litigation seeking insurance coverage for losses from COVID-19.
    • Representation of large utility in litigation seeking insurance coverage in connection with government litigation.
    • Representation of technology company in litigation challenging the constitutionality of a city ordinance.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Credentials
    Education
    • Yale Law School, J.D., 2021
    • Taylor University, B.A., 2012
        • summa cum laude
    Bar Admissions
    • New York
    • District of Columbia
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    Judicial Clerkship
    • Hon. Cindy K. Chung, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 2023 - 2024
    Pro Bono
    • Represented the estate of a police-shooting victim in a Section 1983 civil rights lawsuit.
    • Filed multiple amicus briefs in Second Amendment litigation.
    Previous Experience
    • U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, Civil Division, Legal Intern (2019)
    • United States Marine Corps, Communications Officer (2012-2018)

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