He primarily practices in the field of insurance defense, including medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, premises liability, automobile liability, construction site liability, and municipal liability. James was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and graduated St. Francis Preparatory School, Fresh Meadows New York in 1992. James attended St. John’s University, Jamaica New York, where he was involved in many extracurricular activities and honor societies, and graduated in 1996 with a B.A., Major in History and Minor in Philosophy.