Jimmy Tabb has more than 25 years of experience representing policyholders in complex insurance recovery disputes, securing significant recoveries across environmental, property, casualty and professional liability matters.
Jimmy helps clients secure recoveries across a broad range of insurance policies through strategic litigation in state and federal courts. His practice also includes complex business disputes, where he advises clients facing high-stakes litigation and regulatory challenges.
Representative Experience
- Represented The Cigna Group in obtaining summary judgment order against XL and Ironshore in Managed Care Errors & Omissions defense expense claim for civil investigative demand served by DOJ.
- Represented HealthSouth Corporation in California federal court in coverage action for underlying lawsuit alleging that physician performed surgeries over several years while impaired.
- Represented L.A. Terminals Inc. and Soco West Inc. in California federal court in obtaining summary judgment order against United National for failing to defend the companies in environmental lawsuits brought by the City of Los Angeles for alleged pollution in L.A. Harbor.
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- Represented Montrose Chemical Corporation in coverage litigation against several insurers related to the Stringfellow Acid Pits Superfund site in Glen Avon, Calif.
- Represented Fluor Corporation in California federal court in coverage litigation related to lawsuits alleging asbestos exposure and a claim for tortious interference against administrator alleged to have intentionally improperly handled Fluor’s insurance claims.
- Represented Duke/Fluor Daniel in multimillion-dollar builder’s risk insurance claim.
- Represented corporate officer against multiple insurers in California state court in coverage action for underlying lawsuits arising from the collapse of Peregrine Systems software company.
- Represented drug manufacturer in California federal court in coverage action for underlying lawsuits filed by governmental entities.
- Represented wineries in California federal court in smoke taint claim litigation in federal court against National Surety Corporation (a subsidiary of Allianz) arising out of Northern California wildfires.
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by Super Lawyers in Business Litigation.
- Received San Diego County Bar Association’s “Community Service Award” and named “Pro Bono Partner of the Year” at a prior national firm.
- Served on the Board of Directors at Casa Cornelia Law Center and past Chair of the Board of Directors of STAR/PAL United For Youth.
Education
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J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, 1997
magna cum laude, Order of the CoifB.A., Oglethorpe University, 1993
cum laude, with honors
Admissions
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California
Courts
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California State and Federal Courts
Clerkships
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Clerked for Hon. William T. Moore, Jr., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia