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July 11, 2017
Jay Barry Harris (1955-2016)
We mourn the loss of our colleague, our partner and our friend, Jay Barry Harris. His leadership, his passion for the practice of law, his mentorship of young attorneys, his compassion and warmth for those around him will be greatly missed.
A seasoned litigator with more than 35 years of experience, Jay Barry Harris represents businesses in complex civil litigation with a focus in the trucking industry and insurance coverage matters.On behalf of trucking companies, Jay handles a variety of matters including property damage and personal injury claims, cargo, employment-related issues and contract disputes. He advises his clients in risk management and compliance matters.
Jay represents insurers involved in insurance coverage disputes including property, casualty, professional, health and disability claims. He also represents insureds in transportation, premises liability, products liability, construction, professional liability, employment, dram shop, municpal liability, garage and garage keeper’s claims. His clients span a variety of industries including food and beverage, retail, professional services, manufacturing and distribution.
Jay has published numerous articles and frequently lectures on legal issues related to insurance coverage, commercial litigation and the trucking industry. He authored a chapter for DRI TRIA subcommittee as part of the DRI’s submission to the US Congress and Senate and he co-authored a chapter on commerical transportation coverage issues for the 2012 edition of New Appleman on Insurance Law.
Experience
- Represented a tractor-trailer company in a personal injury case in a New Jersey federal court. The plaintiff’s car struck the rear of the tractor-trailer as the operator was turning left across a four-lane highway. The plaintiff, who had pre-existing medical problems, underwent back surgery and suffered from neck and leg pain as a result of the accident. Using an accident reconstruction expert, the defense proved that the plaintiff was partially responsible for the accident. The case settled through mediation for an amount significantly lower than the plaintiff’s initial claim of in excess of $1 million
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Practice Groups
Education
- J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law
- B.S. Urban Studies , University of Pennsylvania
Magna Cum Laude
Bar and Court Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- New York
Memberships
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- New Jersey Bar Association
- New York Bar Association
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Defense Research Institute
board of directors, 2006-2009
chair - Trucking Law Committee, 2006
- Pennsylvania Defense Institute
- Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
Community/Civic Involvement
- Ace for the Cure, board member
- Beth Tikvah-B’Nai Jeshurun synagogue, board member
- Center for the Advancement of Cancer Education, board member
- Katie at the Bat, board member
Honors/Awards
- Defense Research Institute, recipient, Davis Carr Award, 2006
- Selected for inclusion on the 2005 – 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® lists
- Given an “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating provided by the national legal directory.
Selected Publications
- Fracking and Concussion Claims Continue to Impact the Legal Landscape, IADC Committee Newsletter, April 2016
- PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT PERMITS FAIR AND REASONABLE SETTLEMENTS BY INSUREDS IN CASES DEFENDED UNDER A RESERVATION OF RIGHTS, WHERE COVERAGE IS DUE AND INSURER REFUSES TO SETTLE , July 29, 2015
- IMPORTANT APPELLATE DECISIONS ON EMPLOYERS’ EXCLUSION AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS LETTERS , June 2, 2015
- Navigating the Dangers of Multiple Claimant-Burning Limit Policy Scenarios, For the Defense, May 2015
- Unintended Consequences – The Potential Link Between Concussions and Domestic Violence , Casualty Subcommittee Article for the IADC Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Newsletter, October 21, 2014
- Are the Barriers to Changing Venue Becoming Less Onerous? , September 2014
- The Hits Keep Coming: No End in Sight to the Concussion Dilemma, IADC Committee Newsletter , April 2014
- COMPLETE OPERATIONS–LOADING AND UNLOADING: WHEN IS THE BEGINNING THE BEGINNING? , December 18, 2013
- NJ Legislature Renews Efforts to Pass Bad Faith Insurance Statute , October 15, 2013
- Murder – Suicide Need Not be Disclosed by Sellers of Residential Real Estate, Insurance and Reinsurance Newsletter , April 1, 2013
- INSURER NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR JERRY SANDUSKY’S LEGAL FEES , IADC Committee Newsletter , March 2013
- FROM PEE WEE FOOTBALL TO THE NFL: THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF FOOTBALL-RELATED CONCUSSIONS ON SPORTS AND INSURANCE, IADC Committee Newsletter , March 2013
- Governor Christie Calls Federal Flood Insurance Program a “Disgrace” , February 8, 2012
- Firm Attorneys Co-Author Chapter 69 Truckers’ and Motor Carriers’ Commercial Vehicle Insurance for the 2012 Edition of New Appleman on Insurance Law , October 4, 2012
- NFL Bounty Programs: Who Pays? , Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Newsletter , April 20, 2012
- Independent Adjuster’s Actions Can Bind Insurer in an Action for Bad Faith , February 25, 2011
- Jay Barry Harris Chairs DRI’s Alternative Fees and Billing Task Force, The Legal Intelligencer, January 12, 2011
- Court Allows Attorney to Utilize Google During Jury Selection , October 8, 2010
- Court Limits Punitive Damage Award , October 7, 2010
- It’s Jury Service, Not Duty, Defense Research Institute Service Task Force, January 2009
- Collapse Coverage: The Conundrum Continues , May 19, 2008
- New FCMSA Regulations Could Leave Drivers Running On Empty, Defense Research Institute Transportation Quarterly, April 2008
- Exploring the Self-Insured – Insurer Relationship , January 20, 2006
- Jury Verdict Raises ADA Concerns For Trucking Companies, Defense Research Institute In Transit, February 13, 2005
- The Collapse Conundrum: Finding Collapse Coverage When No Collapse Occurs , January 26, 2005
- Third Circuit Decides That EEOC Letters Are Not Automatically Admissible At Trial, IADC Newsletter , March 2003
- Providing Drivers with Telematic Equipment: The Risks, For The Defense, November 30, 2002
- Vicarious Liability And Punitive Damages – Who Should Bear The Loss? , January 27, 2001
- Navigating the Murky Waters of the Insured’s Duty to Cooperate, Defense Research Institute, April 1999
- Collective Bargaining Agreements are Ineffective in Forcing Arbitration of Employees’ Statutory Discrimination Claims, Counterpoint, July 1998
- No Claim for Negligent Hiring Supervision Where Driver’s Employment was Admitted; Allegations Insufficient to Establish Punitive Damages ,
- Important Initial Victory for Insurers in “Kids for Cash” Cases , April 21, 2011
- A Tribute to Jay Harris ,
- HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE ,
Selected Presentations/Seminars
- Risk Management Seminar: What Every Non Profit Should Know
February 24, 2011
Philadelphia, PA - “Uncle Sam Is Watching! The Medicare Secondary Payer Statute,” Pennsylvania Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters, November 2009
- “Partnership Interrupted- Litigation Between Insurers and Independent Adjusters,” Pennsylvania Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters, March 2009
- “Collapse Coverage – The Conundrum Continues,” International Association of Defense Counsel Midyear Meeting, February 2009
- “Effective Claims Handling,” November 2008
- “Litigating Tractor-Trailer Accidents – The Defense Perspective,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2007, 2005, 2005
- “Claims For Coverage Involving Criminal Acts,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Liability Insurance Research Bureau Claims Conference, 2007
- “Bad Faith During Litigation,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Critical Issues Seminar, October 2006
- “Recent Developments in Pennsylvania Bad Faith Litigation,” American Modern Insurance Company, 2006
- “Modern Occurrence Litigation,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Liability Insurance Research Bureau Claims Conference, 2005
- “Privacy Issues And Their Impact Upon The Trucking Industry,” Defense Research Institute Trucking Law Seminar, April 2004
- “Economic Loss Rule And Its Impact On Property Insurance Coverage,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Liability Insurance Research Bureau Claims Conference, March 2004
- “The Battle Between the Courts and Coverage – How to Handle the Innocent Co-Insured,” Defense Research Institute Insurance Law Seminar, May 2002
- “Why Litigate When You Can Mediate? – An Introduction to ADR,” Defense Research Institute Trucking Seminar, April 2002
- “Firm Convictions: The Effect of Criminal Proceedings on Coverage,” Defense Research Institute Seminar, December 2000
- “Nursing Home Risk Administration Recognizing Potential Problem Areas and Reducing Your Risks,” Northland Insurance Company, 1999
- “ADEA and Reduction in Force – How Employers Can Avoid Claims of Age Discrimination,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute,1997
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