About James R.
James R. Moyles is an attorney whose career spans both state and federal practice. He earned a B.A. from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 1976 and a J.D. from Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law in 1979. Those academic foundations led to a long career in litigation and public service.
He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He also holds admissions to multiple federal forums, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Claims. Over the years he has litigated in trial courts and argued matters in federal settings.
Moyles served as Senior Deputy Lawyer General in the Pennsylvania Office of the Lawyer General. In that role he represented state interests in civil matters and advised on litigation strategy. The position placed him at the intersection of public law and courtroom practice, handling issues that required coordination between government clients and outside counsel.
Outside of the Office of the Lawyer General, his practice included work for industry clients. He has served as counsel to the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, where he handled matters that touched on regulatory and civil disputes affecting motor carriers. That experience complemented his broader trial work and added an industry perspective to his litigation portfolio.
His peers have kept him involved in professional organizations for decades. He holds memberships in the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Ohio Bar Association, and he belongs to the Federal Bar Association. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and on the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Selection and Reform Committee and is listed with the National Board of Trial Advocacy. These roles keep him connected to developments in trial law and judicial selection in the region.
Community activity figures in his profile as well. Moyles is active in the Mt. Lebanon-Dormont Rotary Club, where he has served as secretary. He participates in the Big Brothers program and is a member of the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse. His community work runs alongside his professional commitments.
He maintains offices in Pittsburgh and in the Harrisburg area. He practices in state and federal courts and handles civil litigation, including disputes that involve governmental parties and motor carrier issues.
