James M. Hoey
Partner
Mr. Hoey is a partner in the Chicago law firm of Clausen Miller P.C. He is a graduate of Purdue University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1974. He is also a graduate of Loyola University School of Law in Chicago (J.D., 1977).
Mr. Hoey is registered and certified to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in patent cases as an attorney. His registration was obtained in 1978.
He is a member of the American Bar Association and is active in the Property Insurance Law Committee. He has lectured extensively in matters relating to property insurance and has authored and coauthored articles concerning such topics as boiler and machinery insurance, builder's risk insurance, business interruption and appraisal. Mr. Hoey is active in the Property Loss Research Bureau and is a frequent lecturer and workshop panelist.
Mr. Hoey has tried cases involving claims under all-risk policies, and named-peril policies involving damage to objects such as turbines, generators, motors and furnaces. He has also tried cases involving other property insurance issues, such as the amount of a business interruption loss, fraud and arson.
Mr. Hoey’s experience includes cases and projects involving a myriad of industries, such as power plants, chemical and petroleum refineries, manufacturing facilities, food processing plants, cold and dry storage warehouses, mining including coal and minerals, and aluminum and bauxite facilities.
He also handles cases involving architect and engineer professional liability. Mr. Hoey has successfully tried cases defending these professionals. These cases involve both serious personal injuries and significant property losses. He has also prosecuted and tried subrogation cases.
Another specialty in which Mr. Hoey has a great deal of experience is Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has handled many arbitration matters and he has participated in mediations and mini-trials.
Mr. Hoey has an "AV" rating with Martindale-Hubbell indicating the highest ranking in legal ability and ethical standards as determined by his peers in the legal community.
Finally, Mr. Hoey is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. He is also admitted to practice before the Federal District Court in Chicago and other various Federal District Courts, and he is a member of the Federal Trial Bar.
Education
- J.D. Loyola University, Chicago School of Law, 1977
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering Purdue University, 1974
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, 1978
Organization Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
- American Bar Association
