James J. Hunter
James J. Hunter
248-663-7717
Summary
Jim is a member of the firm’s Professional Liability and Commercial Litigation practice groups. He has extensive experience defending lawyers and other professionals in malpractice claims. Jim’s practice also concentrates on representing lawyers and judges in ethics matters.
Before joining the firm, Jim worked on complex litigation and federal white-collar criminal defense. He has experience representing clients in healthcare fraud cases and antitrust investigations. He also served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County, Michigan, where he gained valuable trial experience.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
- American University Washington College of Law (J.D. cum laude, 2010)
- Boston University (B.A. cum laude, 2007)
Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Professional Activities
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Oakland County Bar Foundation (Fellow)
- Oakland County Sheriff’s Advisory Council
- Professional Liability Defense Federation
- Board of Directors
- Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers
- Chair of the Webinar & CLE Committee
Accomplishments
- Best Lawyers of America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2022-2023)
- Legal Malpractice Law (2022-2023)
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2023)
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants (2013-2021, 2023)
- Transportation Law (2022-2023)
- Super Lawyers™ Rising Stars
- Professional Liability – Defense (2019-2024)
- DBusiness Top Lawyers
- Legal Malpractice Law (2021, 2025)
- Litigation – Commercial (2024)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Presented at the 2024 NLADA Annual Conference in a session titled “Developments and Trends in Lawyer Ethics and Regulation Impacting Legal Aid, Public Defense and Other Equal Justice Practitioners” (November 2024)
Host, “Cyber Threat Assessment for Businesses Webinar”, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL), (June 2024)
Panel member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Professional Liability Roundtable Spotlight: Lawyer Succession Planning: Best Practices, Pitfalls, and Risk Management, Chicago IL, (May 2024)
Back to Basics: Reducing Risk through Engagement Agreements, Professional Liability Defense Quarterly, Vol 13, Number 2 (June 2021)
Presenter, “CAUTION – Avoiding and Navigating Legal Malpractice Claims and Grievances”, Oakland County Bar Association
Presenter, ZOOMing Into the Future: Continuing Pandemic Practices, Oakland County Bar Association
Panel member, 2019 Professional Liability Defense Federation Annual Meeting, Unplugging to Recharge: An Ethical Discussion on the Benefits and Pitfalls of Today’s Technologies, Chicago, IL, (September 2019)
Author, Professional Liability Defense Quarterly, Vol 12 No. 2, Don’t Cross the Rubicon: When Do Settlement Tactics Go Too Far? |
News & Insights
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that ten of our colleagues have been named to the 2025 “Top Lawyers” list by DBusiness magazine: David C. Anderson – Legal Malpractice Law Theresa M. Asoklis – Legal Malpractice Law Donald D. Campbell – Legal Malpractice Law Trent B. Collier – Appellate Law Michael J….
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 21 of our firm’s lawyers have been included in the 2024 editions of Super Lawyers. Five of the 21 recognized lawyers have been included in the Rising Stars edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that ten of our colleagues have been named to the 2024 “Top Lawyers” list by DBusiness magazine: David C. Anderson Legal Malpractice Law Joshua I. Arnkoff Professional Malpractice Law Theresa M. Asoklis Legal Malpractice Law Donald D. Campbell Legal Malpractice Law Michael J. Cook Appellate Law…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 22 of our firm’s lawyers have been included in the 2023 editions of Super Lawyers. Seven of the 22 recognized lawyers have been included in the Rising Stars edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private…
Cyber-attacks targeting attorneys and law firms are increasing in frequency. In 2022, 27% of respondents to the American Bar Association’s Legal Technology Survey reported that their firm had experienced a cyber security breach.[1] While some cyber-attacks compromise sensitive information, others are utilized to carry out more sophisticated schemes. One such scheme targets attorneys who wire…
A divorcing husband retained an attorney to represent him in a divorce. The client’s goals were to resolve the divorce issues (property and child support) amicably and with little cost. The couple’s marital estate included several business interests, one of which had substantial value. The spouses agreed that the business interests would be split and…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 27 lawyers have been included in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 27 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 22 of our firm’s lawyers have been included in the 2022 editions of Super Lawyers. Four of the 22 recognized lawyers have been included in the Rising Stars edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice….
The ethical implications of an arbitration clause in a retention agreement have been the subject of debate in Michigan for many years. In 2016, the State Bar of Michigan issued Ethics Opinion R-23, which concluded that an arbitration clause in a retention agreement violated Rule 1.8(h)(1) of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct unless, before…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 28 lawyers have been included in the 2022 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 28 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
Collins Einhorn Farrell is pleased to announce that attorneys Chelsea E. Pasquali, James J. Hunter, Jeffrey R. Hicks, Margaret A. Cernak, and Lindsey A. Peck have been elected partners in the firm. All five new partners have earned their promotions through their dedication to the best interests of our clients, and the firm.” said firm…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been named to the 2021 “Top Lawyers” list by DBusiness magazine: David C. Anderson Legal Malpractice Law Professional Malpractice Law Product Liability Joshua I. Arnkoff Legal Malpractice Law Professional Malpractice Law Theresa M. Asoklis Legal Malpractice Law Professional Malpractice Law Donald D. Campbell…
In the age of digital-property listings and auto-population features to input data on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), realtors may view the listing process as nothing more than an administrative function. But realtors need to be careful. Inaccurate information on a property listing can open the door to a costly lawsuit. Michigan cases are replete…
Most lawsuits against attorneys involve tort claims that fall under the legal-malpractice umbrella. Yet clients often allege another tort: breach of fiduciary duty. The Court of Appeals has recognized that a breach-of-fiduciary-duty claim may be separate and distinct from a legal-malpractice claim. But at the same time, the Court of Appeals has also recognized that…
We are proud to announce that 22 attorneys have been named to either the 2021 Super Lawyers list, or the 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Congratulations! Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been named to the 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and an additional 8 attorneys were named to the 2020 Michigan Rising Stars list. Additionally, Melissa Graves was named to the Top 50: 2020 Women Michigan Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, a…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney James J. Hunter has joined the firm’s Professional Liability practice group. Mr. Hunter will focus his practice on the defense of claims against a wide variety of professionals, including attorneys, health care professionals, dentists, and accountants. Before joining the firm, Mr. Hunter worked on complex litigation and Federal white-collar criminal defense. He has experience representing business clients in healthcare fraud cases, wire and mail fraud, insider trading, antitrust investigations, and many high-profile cases including the Flint Water Crisis. Additionally, Mr. Hunter served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County, Michigan.