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.
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
University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1974
Yale University, B.A., 1968, cum laude
Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2008-2022
Selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers® 2007-2016
The Best Lawyers in America® (recognized since 1993)
Banking and Finance Law, 2006-2023; Louisville Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2009, 2020
Corporate Law, 2006-2023
Financial Services Regulation Law, 2011-2023; Louisville Financial Services Regulation Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015
Franchise Law, 2015-2023
Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2007-2023; Louisville Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2019
AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
American Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association
Legal Aid Society, Board
October 17, 2019