The Declassified blog offers commentary and insights on the latest class action suits, significant class action opinions, relevant changes to laws and rules, and important class action trends. Declassified covers topics ranging from significant Supreme Court and appellate court decisions regarding class certification requirements to proposed or enacted legislation, rules and regulations that impact class action litigation to key industry developments that may indirectly impact class action...
Practice Expertise
- Class Actions
- Complex Business Litigation
- Credit Card Services
Areas of Practice
- Class Actions
- Complex Business Litigation
- Credit Card Services
- ERISA Litigation
- Insurance
- Life, Health and Disability Litigation
- Litigation
- Payment Systems
- Payments
- Regulatory/Corporate/Government Relations View More
Profile
Jason Walters is a life, health and disability insurance litigator, serving as lead counsel for multiple Fortune 500 insurance and financial services companies in class actions, individual litigation, and arbitration. Jason’s experience runs the gamut. He has defended cases involving all types of life insurance, annuities, long-term disability, cancer, critical illness, long-term care, and major medical insurance policies, including actions involving group policies governed by ERISA. He regularly defends cases with claims of bad faith, fraud, agent theft, violation of consumer protection statutes, annuity suitability, breach of fiduciary duty, ERISA violations, rescission, and, of course, breach of contract. In addition, Jason regularly represents clients in matters involving STOLI and other insurable interest issues. He has also litigated disputes with agents and insurance marketing organizations, many of which involve claims of significant damages for lost profits. When his life insurance clients have been denied professional liability coverage, he has brought claims for breach of contract and bad faith against the carriers, achieving significant victories and creating new law in his clients’ favor. Having litigated in some 30 states, the depth and breadth of Jason’s unique experience permits him to economically represent life and health insurance companies in any type of case in any jurisdiction.
Jason is also actively involved in insurance industry organizations. He currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Association of Life Insurance Counsel (ALIC). Jason also belongs to the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and the DRI Life, Health and Disability Committee. Jason regularly attends meetings of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) and has been a frequent speaker at such events.
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, 2002
- Mississippi, 2003
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
- United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
- United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama
- United States District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
- United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas
- United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Education
- Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, J.D., 2002, magna cum laude; Cumberland Law Review, Senior Class President; Birmingham Young Alumni Association, Past President
- Samford University, M.B.A.
- Jacksonville State University, B.S., 1998, magna cum laude; Outstanding Management Graduate
Areas of Practice
- Class Actions
- Complex Business Litigation
- Credit Card Services
- ERISA Litigation
- Insurance
- Life, Health and Disability Litigation
- Litigation
- Payment Systems
- Payments
- Regulatory/Corporate/Government Relations
Blogs
It Pays to Be Covered
Bradley's It Pays to Be Covered Blog discusses insurance law developments and industry trends in property and casualty insurance, including the growing cyber insurance market, coverage for drones, and blockchain exposures. We also address practical risk management strategies of interest to risk managers, legal staff, and corporate officers and directors responsible for property and casualty insurance policy portfolios, claims management, and resolution. Our attorneys provide insights based on...
Patent 213
Patent law, like most things in life, is subject to change. Changes to patent laws not only impact investment in your existing IP, but directly shape strategies to protect your freedom to operate. The Patent 213 blog provides up-to-date, insightful analysis of the evolution in the written description and enablement requirements of 35 USC 112 and the subject matter eligibility requirements of 35 USC 101. The Patent 213 blog analyzes key decisions from the district courts and the Federal Circuit,...
The Law of Order
Bradley’s The Law of Order blog serves as a general parliamentary procedure resource, providing information about creation and revision of governing documents (constitutions, bylaws, or rules), application of Robert’s Rules of Order and other procedural authorities in a variety of contexts (such as nonprofits, political parties, homeowners associations, unions, churches, trade associations), and leadership of any type of organizational meeting. In an effort to make all things parliamentary more...
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