James E. DelBello

Partner

James E. DelBello is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Litigation Practice. His practice spans a variety of complex litigation matters, including contract and licensing disputes, class actions, product liability and mass and toxic torts, with an emphasis in the technology, healthcare and insurance industries. He frequently serves as first chair or lead counsel in high-stakes bench and jury trials in state and federal courts. Mr. DelBello is co-chair of Morgan Lewis's firm-wide technology industry litigation practice and also serves as the chair of the Philadelphia office's pro bono practice.

Significant recent matters handled by Mr. DelBello include the defense of a healthcare insurer in nationwide class actions involving the reimbursement of out-of-network benefits. He has also defended an international software company in cases involving the licensing, functionality, and implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Mr. DelBello has handled and tried numerous mass and toxic tort cases, including claims involving exposure to asbestos and other toxic substance.

Mr. DelBello also has a focus in insurance and reinsurance recovery, including claims for direct access to reinsurance representing policyholders whose primary insurers are in liquidation.

Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Mr. DelBello served as a law clerk to President Judge Steven J. McEwen, Jr. of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Mr. DelBello is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.