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Since joining Leitman, Siegal & Payne in 1999, Jim has developed a diverse practice with a focus on various areas of civil litigation and has represented clients in complex commercial disputes, real estate and title insurance litigation, construction cases, employment-defense litigation, and environmental litigation. Jim has also represented clients in both mediations and arbitrations. Additionally, he regularly consults with clients on risk management and litigation-avoidance policies and litigation strategies.

Jim has also represented corporate clients in mergers and acquisitions, performing due-diligence investigations and risk assessments for successor entities.

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Alabama
Georgia


The University of Alabama School of Law (1996);
Student Works Editor, Law & Psychology Review; Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society
The University of Alabama, M.A. (1994)
The University of Alabama, B.A. (1989)
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

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Alabama Bar Association
Georgia Bar Association
American Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association

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Moderator, 2012 Tips Olympiad, Stewart Title Agency Underwriting Seminar
“Counseling the Small Business Client – Employment Law Issues”
“Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Employment Law Issues”
Presentation to the Alabama Radiology Business Management Association on Employment Law Issues