James J. Volanti

Consultant

James Volanti has been a Consultant with Ringler since 1987, when the firm merged with English & Associates. With decades of experience in the insurance and structured settlement industries, James brings extensive knowledge and perspective to the negotiation and settlement of complex claims.

James specializes in catastrophic personal injury cases, medical malpractice claims, workers’ compensation matters, and Medicare Set-Asides. His background on both the insurance and settlement sides of the industry gives him a well-rounded understanding of the issues involved in developing effective settlement solutions.

James began his career with Allstate Insurance Company in its Casualty Litigation Unit in 1978 before joining Allstate’s Reinsurance Division as a Senior Claims Representative in 1981. In 1983, he joined English & Associates, where he opened the firm’s Chicago office and oversaw its Midwest territory until the company’s merger with Ringler in 1987.

James earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the University of Illinois in 1978. He holds the professional designation of Casualty Claim Law Associate (CCLA) and has been affiliated with several industry organizations, including the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), National Association of Life Underwriters (NALU), Florida Medical Malpractice Council, and National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals (NAMSAP).

Outside of his professional life, James and his wife, Phyllis, have three children.