James Bass is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP's Providence, Rhode Island office. He is a member of the Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions, Construction & Design Law, Tort & Catastrophic Loss, and Healthcare practice sections. He focuses on defending professionals in litigation and before regulatory bodies, as well as construction claims and catastrophic injury claims. He was recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America and a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2025-2026.

James has represented numerous accountants, realtors, insurance professionals, attorneys, architects, engineers, and physicians in litigation, arbitration, and mediation in multiple forums across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has also represented various construction entities on matters including defect claims and catastrophic injury claims. Additionally, he has experience handling general liability and heavy trucking claims.

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

• Vice President, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Boston Chapter
• Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF)
• Rhode Island Bar Association

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America (2025-2026)
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star – Rhode Island (2025-2026)