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John R "Jack" Vales

John R "Jack" Vales

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance

New Jersey

7 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Jack Vales serves as a litigator and outside counsel on behalf of leading US and multinational companies. His insurance practice focuses on representing insurers and reinsurers in a broad range of matters, including reinsurance arbitrations, commercial litigations, insurance coverage actions, and class action proceedings. With the support of Dentons’ global insurance practice, Jack also advises insurers on business and regulatory matters. Outside of the insurance sector, Jack litigates product liability and commercial disputes on behalf of clients in the life sciences industry. Prior to beginning his career in private practice, Jack served as a trial counsel in the US Army JAG Corps. A resident of the Firm’s Short Hills, New Jersey and New York City offices, Jack may be reached by phone at 973.912.7129 and 212.768.6792,and by email at [email protected].

Career

Dentons, 2014 - present

Riker Danzig, 2002-2014

U.S. Army JAG Corps, 1998-2002

Professional Memberships

Admitted to practice: New Jersey, New York and Texas.

Personal

J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School; B.A., University of Notre Dame

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Strengths

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  • Jack an absolute expert in anything related to insurance, whether it is litigation or arbitration. He is very knowledgeable and provides good advice.

    InsuranceChambers Guide to the USA

  • Jack is a top-class insurance lawyer.

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  • Jack is extremely responsive and comprehensive with his analysis.

    InsuranceChambers Guide to the USA

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