James V. Moloney

Toggle the social sharing tools SHARE PDFJames Moloney counsels his clients on a variety of litigation matters, including contractual disputes, class actions, bankruptcy, securities and intellectual property. He also regularly litigates on behalf of his national banking clients, with extensive experience in successor liability, fraudulent conveyances and other evasive commercial debtor tactics. More Less Areas of Focus Services Litigation Class Action Defense General Business & Complex Commercial Litigation Accountant Liability & Risk Management Financial Services Financial Services Litigation Sectors Financial Institutions Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Experience Won a substantial arbitration award for a financial services client in a breach of contract matter. Obtained a defense verdict for an insurance company in a multimillion-dollar fraud and breach of contract suit. In a state court of appeals, successfully argued a high-stakes case on behalf of a major gaming interest, securing its rights to a multimillion-dollar development site. Achieved a favorable settlement for an insurance receiver in a major breach of contract action. Represented a group of franchisees in a conflict with a franchisor about the value of their enterprises. Recovered a favorable valuation of 16 individual franchises. Successfully represented commercial lenders nationwide in pre-litigation recovery, replevin of assets, litigation and post-judgment collection of commercial debt. Credentials Education New York University School of Law (J. D., 1997)University of Kansas (B. A., 1993)Admissions Bar Admissions Kansas Missouri New York Court Admissions U. S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U. S. District Court for the District of Kansas U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U. S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri Recognitions Selected among The Best Lawyers in America , 2023-2026 Selected for Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers, 2012-2014 Presentations Presenter, New E-Discovery Guidelines: What You Need to Know, Lathrop Gage Webinar, December 14, 2011 Publications Co-author, Model Order Has Import Beyond Patent Cases, National Law Journal, January 30, 2012 Co-author, Model Order Limiting E-Discovery has Implications in more than Just Patent Cases, Inside Counsel, December 6, 2011 Professional Activities Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association The Missouri Bar The New York City Bar Association New York State Bar Association Community Involvement Rose Brooks Center, Board of Directors, 2024-present Primary Sidebar Overview Areas of Focus Experience Credentials Presentations Publications Professional Activities Community Involvement Related Insights James Moloneys Insights Firm News Seven Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year, 100 Ranked as The Best Lawyers... August 21, 2025 5 minute read Firm News Seven Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year, 92 Ranked as The Best Lawyers... August 15, 2024 4 minute read Firm News Eight Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year, 89 Ranked as The Best Lawyers... August 17, 2023 4 minute read View More Insights