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    Biography

    Jim concentrates his practice on general business planning and problem solving for private and public companies, the buying and selling of companies and other strategic transactions, antitrust analysis and supply chain design, franchise law and the representation of financial institutions and their directors and advisors.

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    Experience

    Legal Work Highlights

    Involved in a large number of the intra- and interstate bank reorganizations and acquisitions over the last decade
    Serves as a general business counsel for over 30 regional and community financial institutions

    Represents purchasing organizations for the restaurant industry

    Captain, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam

    Education

    Law School

    University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1974

    Undergraduate School

    Yale University, B.A., 1968, cum laude

    Bar Memberships

    Jim is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

    Kentucky, 1974

    Recognition

    Local & National Recognition

    Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2008-2024

    Selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers® 2007-2016

    The Best Lawyers in America®, Banking and Finance Law, 2006-2025, “Lawyer of the Year,” 2009, 2020, 2025; Corporate Law, 2006-2025; Financial Services Regulation Law, 2011-2025, “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015; Franchise Law, 2015-2025; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2007-2025, “Lawyer of the Year,” 2019, 2025

    AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

    Professional Affiliations

    Professional Affiliations & Memberships

    American Bar Association

    Kentucky Bar Association

    Louisville Bar Association

    Legal Aid Society, Board

    Firm Committees

    Jim serves or has served in the following leadership role(s) at Frost Brown Todd:

    Business/Corporate Department, former Chair

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