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James E. Tamm

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Jim focuses his practice in the defense of health care professionals and facilities in malpractice claims.

Practice Areas

Civil Rights Litigation

Land Use Planning and Zoning

Legal Malpractice

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Medical Malpractice

Municipal

Bio

An experienced litigator, Jim has successfully represented medical and legal professionals in state and federal court for more than 30 years. He has served as defense counsel for doctors, hospitals, medical facilities and attorneys across the state of Michigan. Having tried more than 60 cases across the state and in federal courts, Jim is highly regarded among the legal community. He has made presentations at Oakwood Hospital and Beaumont Hospital on informed consent, medical documentation, and best practices to avoid litigation.

Jim also works with municipalities in matters related to government liability, zoning and land use issues, regulatory challenges and building ordinances, including acting as defense counsel during litigation. He often writes and speaks on municipal law matters, including seminars sponsored by the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, the National League of Cities, Michigan Society of Planning Officials and The Government Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Jim has consistently been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© and was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice in Troy for 2021. He has also repeatedly been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2008, and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Jim was invited to join the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2003 and previously served as President of the Michigan chapter.

For the past several years he has participated in “Civility Matters” programs at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Wayne State University Law School, where he is teaching law students the importance of civility and professionalism.

He obtained his law degree, cum laude, from University of Detroit, and his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University.

PUBLICATIONS

  • “Liability of Local Government and Local Officials” chapter for Michigan Municipal Law, published by ICLE
  • Handbook for Municipal Attorneys in Michigan for the Michigan Municipal League/Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (1990-91)
  • “ Measure of Damages in Regulatory Takings Cases” Laches, Oakland County Bar Journal

credentials

Affiliations

  • Oakland County Bar Association
    • Municipal Law Committee, Past Chairperson
  • Detroit Bar Association
  • DRI
  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Government Law Section, Council Member and Past Chairperson
    • Real Property Law Section, Member
    • Zoning and Land Use Committee, Member
  • American Bar Association
    • Section of Urban, State and Local Government Law, Member
    • Health Law Section, Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, National Board Member
    • Michigan Chapter, Past President
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Alumni Board of Directors

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Michigan
  • Michigan Court of Appeals
  • Michigan Supreme Court
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • United States Bankruptcy Court

Education

  • University of Detroit School of Law, J.D.
    • cum laude
  • Wayne State University, B.P.A
    • with distinction

 

 

Insights & News

November 14, 2022

Kerr Russell Obtains No Cause of Action Jury Verdict

James Tamm and Paul Indyk obtained a unanimous verdict in Genesee County Circuit Court.

August 18, 2022

Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Eighteen Kerr Russell members were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Notably, fourteen of the named attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for more than five years.

August 12, 2022

Kerr Russell Attorneys Named 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Eleven Kerr Russell members have been included among the 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers.

June 6, 2022

Kerr Russell Obtains No Cause of Action Jury Verdict

James Tamm and Paul Indyk obtained a unanimous verdict in Oakland County Circuit Court.

September 10, 2021

Kerr Russell Successfully Defends Hospital

James E. Tamm and Paul M. Indyk were successful in obtaining a voluntary dismissal for a hospital client in a medical malpractice matter after nearly two years of litigation. 

August 19, 2021

Kerr Russell Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List

Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

November 16, 2020

22 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness 2021 Top Lawyers

A total of 22 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named as DBusiness Magazine 2021 Top Lawyers. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process.  DBusiness polled more than 18,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties. 

September 18, 2020

Kerr Russell Attorneys Named 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers named 11 Kerr Russell members to the list of 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers and included four Kerr Russell attorneys on the list of 2020 Michigan Rising Stars.

September 17, 2020

Meet Kerr Russell's Expanded Medical Malpractice Defense Team

Kerr Russell stands ready and able to handle all of your professional liability defense needs.

August 25, 2020

James Tamm (Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants) Named Best Lawyers© 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” In Troy

Congratulations to James Tamm who has been named Best Lawyers© 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” In Troy for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” award.

August 20, 2020

Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2021 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Seventeen Kerr Russell members were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. Notably, twelve of the named attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for more than five years.

July 14, 2020

15 Lawyers From Kerr Russell Recognized as Leading Lawyers 2020

A total of 15 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named to the 2020 list of Leading Lawyers in Michigan. Only those lawyers who are most often recommended qualify for this honor.

April 2, 2020

Kerr Russell Bolsters Medical Malpractice Defense and Municipal Practice Groups

Five experienced attorneys have joined Kerr Russell’s Detroit office.

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