Proven Senior Legal Counsel | Helping Companies Translate Their Business Goals to RealitySpecialties: Insurance coverage, litigation management, office management, trial attorney“It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” - Mark HunterJames Bark is seasoned and highly experienced in offering organizations with legal services, counsel, and representation for any legal issues and concerns of the organization. Analyzes issues, ordinances, and decisions that affect the organization.He has expertise in overseeing the compliance and risk management activities for organizations, and advance the company’s position. Determine, procure, and organize attorney and client information on legal and business issues. Manage and guide outside counsel to ensure cost effective and quality representation which advances the business and legal goals of the organization. He supports leadership and key personnel on the collection and cataloging of information in support of litigation and expert testimony. Ensures all documentation, including internal team policies, procedures, and process diagrams related to all forensic functions, are accurate and up-to-date. Retains and manages outside counsel to ensure cost effective, quality representation which advances the business and legal goals of the organization.His remarkable leadership and interpersonal skills let him effectively communicate with upper management and team members. He is confident in delivering impeccable results through his dedication to handling multiple functions and activities under high-pressure environments & tight deadlines.Areas of Expertise: Public Company Representation Risk Management Litigation Management Regulatory Compliance Business Advisory & Solution Problem Solving Leadership Strong Interpersonal Skills Strong Analytical Skills Client Relationship Management Team Management Communications
Self-Employed
-
Law Office Of James A BarkSelf-Employed Jul 2022 - Present
-
PartnerStewart Law Group Pllc Jan 2022 - Jul 2022Dallas, Texas, United States -
Of CounselStewart Law Group Pllc May 2020 - Dec 2021Dallas, Texas, United States -
AttorneySelf-Employed Aug 2018 - May 2020Dallas/Fort Worth Area
-
CounselMitchell International Feb 2007 - Feb 2018Dallas/Fort Worth AreaSenior Legal Counsel Mitchell International, Inc (successor to FAIRPAY SOLUTIONS INC., Dallas, Texas) | 2007 – 2018Jim managed the functions pertaining to litigation in multiple States to defend the company’s medical fee payment recommendations in Workers’ Compensation claims and protect its proprietary information. He evaluated potential trials and advised senior management on making settlements in significant cases.Jim handled complete entire legal department with full responsibility for internal lawyers and external attorneys that represent the company. He met with various jurisdictions’ Workers’ Compensation Commissions to advance the interests of the company. He researched and evaluated different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations. He managed litigation and arbitration for any suits brought onto the company, directly managing outside trial attorneys. He oversaw efforts to identify and mitigate legal exposure and litigation costs proactively. -
Senior Litigation CounselCna Insurance Apr 2004 - Feb 2007Senior Litigation Attorney Colliau Elenius Murphy Carluccio Keener & Morrow, Dallas, Texas | 2003 – 2006As Senior Litigation Attorney at a National Law Firm, Jim was responsible for litigated insurance coverage matters and risk transfer issues in numerous jurisdictions, including declaratory judgment actions and involving standard lines and environmental and toxic tort issues. He analyzed legal data to determine whether to defend or prosecute the lawsuit.Jim oversaw all aspects of litigation, including control of litigation cases and evaluation of potential litigation risks. He prepared comprehensive coverage opinions on commercial insurance issues. He collaborated with corporate departments to review and advise on litigation risks, developing solutions to mitigate risks. He directly represented CNA Insurance companies in Federal Court regarding contested coverage issues.He worked closely with claims personnel to provide advice and counsel on diverse issues of coverage. -
Central Region CounselUsaa 2000 - 2003San Antonio, Texas AreaResponsible for providing legal advice, coverage opinions, training, settlement authority, and litigation management to USAA's Central and Coastal claims teams, including claims occurring in Houston, Austin, the Rio Grande Valley, and South and Central Texas generally. Lead attorney providing advice, coverage opinions, and general legal guidance for the entire Central Region with regard to mold claims. Managed and quantified initiatives designed to reduce overall legal expense and indemnity payments in the assigned territories, and improve average claims and suit cycle times. Oversight of outside counsel activities including contracting with outside firms for representation of USAA and its insured’s.
-
Managing Attorney - Legal Service OfficeCigna Insurance Services 1990 - 2000San Antonio, Texas AreaInitiated, organized, and staffed the creation of Cigna's San Antonio Legal Service Office to provide legal advice and counsel for Cigna's South Texas APL claims organization. Provided hundreds of legal opinions on matters of coverage and liability; managed complex litigation; negotiated fee agreements with approved panel counsel; provided bill review services to claims personnel; provided legal opinions on coverage and liability to home office superintendents; organized and taught several continuing education seminars for Cigna adjusters. Counseled claims personnel at all levels for maintaining compliance with statutes and regulations regarding claims handling and with respect to claims complaints received through Departments of Insurance. In 1992 assumed responsibilities for providing legal services to Cigna's South Central Worker's Compensation Claims Office including the territories of Louisiana and Mississippi. In 1995 assumed responsibilities to provide legal services to Cigna's North Texas APL and Worker's Compensation claims organization in Dallas including Oklahoma and Arkansas. -
Senior Litigation AssociateClark & Gamble 1988 - 1990San Antonio, Texas AreaInsurance defense litigation in the field of general liability including automobile, premise liability, DTPA, products liability and toxic tort litigation; extensive experience in providing legal opinions and advice to insurance carriers on insurance coverage and direct action matters; and property damage, personal injury and direct action subrogation. Tried to verdict 5 jury trials as first chair attorney.
-
Litigation AttorneyThornton, Summers, Biechlin, Dunham & Brown 1984 - 1988Extensive insurance defense litigation in the field of general liability including automobile, premise liability, DTPA, bad faith, products liability, toxic tort litigation, Title VII discrimination, construction; complex discovery experience in multi-party litigation and catastrophic losses; provided legal opinions and advice to insurance carriers on matters pertaining to insurance coverage and direct action litigation; and subrogation litigation. Tried to a verdict as first chair attorney in excess of fifteen (15) jury trials, as second chair in excess of ten (10) jury trials.
-
Staff Attorney, Labor Law Division, Judge Advocate'S OfficeUnited States Department Of The Air Force 1983 - 1984Represented management in labor arbitration, union negotiations, equal employment opportunity claims and civil service claims; performed as in-house counsel for Headquarters, Air Force Commissary Service; provided legal advice and assistance to (i) Commanding General, San Antonio Air Logistics Center on civil matters; and (ii) military members and their families concerning estate planning and family law matters.
James Bark Education Details
-
Business Administration And Economics -
Brookfield AcademyHigh School Diploma -
Brookfield AcademyHigh School Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions about James Bark
What company does James Bark work for?
James Bark works for Self-Employed
What is James Bark's role at the current company?
James Bark's current role is Litigation.
What schools did James Bark attend?
James Bark attended St. Mary's University School Of Law, Trinity University, Brookfield Academy, Brookfield Academy.
Not the James Bark you were looking for?
-
2menard-inc.com, menards.com
-
2fairpaysolutions.com, mitchell.com
-
-
3hitechhomes.com, hitechhomes.com, hitechhomes.com
3 +126237XXXXX
Free Chrome Extension
Find emails, phones & company data instantly
Aero Online
Your AI prospecting assistant
Select data to include:
0 records × $0.02 per record
Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers
Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.
Start your free trial