James R. Moyles

James R. Moyles

The Law Office of James R. Moyles
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability ...
  • Ohio, Pennsylvania
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Biography

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer, Jim Moyles, has the extensive personal injury knowledge and polished litigation skills to obtain maximum compensation for his clients. During his notable career, Jim has obtained for several clients settlements of more than $1 million. Jim founded The Moyles Law Firm in Pittsburgh in 1999. The law firm now includes a second office in Harrisburg and focuses exclusively on personal injury settlements and litigation. Recognized by Super Lawyers, Harrisburg personal injury attorney, Jim Moyles, will do his best to represent you in litigation to keep you on top when it comes to the court of law. Prior to establishing The Moyles Law Firm, Jim served the people of Pennsylvania in his legal roles at the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. He was appointed Deputy Attorney General in 1986 and handled psychiatric and medical malpractice cases throughout the state. Four years later, he was promoted to Senior Deputy Attorney General and was responsible for defending the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and Pennsylvania state hospitals and physicians. His unwavering advocacy resulted in 90 percent of verdicts in favor of the defendants he represented.

Education
Ohio Northern University
J.D. (1979) | Pettit College of Law
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
B.A. (1976)
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Professional Experience
Senior Deputy Attorney General
Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Did Medical Malpractice Play a Part in the First U.S. Ebola Death?
James R. Moyles
Two Celebrities Victims of Drunk Driving Car Accident
James R. Moyles
Legislators Call for Strengthening of Drunk Driving Laws in Pennsylvania
James R. Moyles
Proving Fault in Cases of Medical Malpractice
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Pennsylvania Super lawyers
Super Lawyer
Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Super Lawyer
H.E. Ashcroft Memorial Award
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Professional Associations
Allegheny County Bar Association
member
Current
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Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Governors
Current
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
member
Current
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Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
former counsel
Current
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Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Board of Governors
Current
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Ohio Bar Association
member
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Federal Bar Association
member
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Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Selection and Reform Committee
member
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American Association for Justice (AAJ)
member
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National Board of Trial Advocacy
member
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Mt. Lebanon-Dormont Rotary Club
Secretary and member
Current
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Big Brothers Program
Current
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National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse
member
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State Bar of Pennsylvania  # 30135
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Pennsylvania
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U.S. Court of Claims
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
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Fees
  • Does Not Currently Practice Law
  • Not Currently Accepting Clients
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Prescription Drug Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Wrongful Death
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Pittsburgh Office
310 Grant Street
Suite 2630
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: (412) 281-1055
Harrisburg Area Office
20 Erford Road
Suite 308
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Telephone: (717) 233-5400