About James
James C. Kovacs: Persuasive Litigator in Appellate Practice, Construction, General Liability, and Insurance Coverage
James Kovacs is a persuasive litigator focusing his practice in the areas of appellate law, construction, general liability, and insurance coverage. He has over 15 years of experience representing clients in all phases of litigation, including from filing complaints to arguing at the appellate courts.
Practice Areas
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
James brings a practical approach to each case and is adept at thinking about issues from different perspectives. He represents clients in all litigation phases, including preparing initial case evaluations, taking depositions, and researching, drafting, and arguing dispositive motions.
Awards
- Recognized: Appellate Practice, 2015-present
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation, 2017-present
- Recognized: Insurance Law, 2020-present
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction, 2023-present
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2025-present
Prior to joining Bassford Remele in 2018, James served as a law clerk to the Honorable Krista K. Martin at Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he was an Executive Board Member on the Journal of Law and Public Policy.
James has practical experience representing insurance carriers and insureds in various matters, including complex, multi-party, multi-issue litigation in Mnnesota state, federal courts, Iowa, and Wisconsin. In many cases, James has been lead counsel.
Firms
- Bassford Remele
James Kovacs is a persuasive litigator focusing his practice in the areas of appellate law, construction, general liability, and insurance coverage. He brings a practical approach to each case and is adept at thinking about issues from different perspectives. James represents clients in all litigation phases, including preparing initial case evaluations, taking depositions, and researching, drafting, and arguing dispositive motions.
Prior to joining Bassford Remele, James served as a law clerk to the Honorable Krista K. Martin at Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he was an Executive Board Member on the Journal of Law and Public Policy.
James has practical experience representing insurance carriers and insureds in various matters, including complex, multi-party, multi-issue litigation in Mnnesota state, federal courts, Iowa, and Wisconsin. In many cases, James has been lead counsel.
Affiliations
- Firms: Bassford Remele
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025
In Metro Minneapolis, James Kovacs is a persuasive litigator focusing his practice in the areas of appellate law, construction, general liability, and insurance coverage. He brings a practical approach to each case and is adept at thinking about issues from different perspectives.
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law:
James graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he was an Executive Board Member on the Journal of Law and Public Policy.
Languages
- English (native)
