Introduction
James is a senior associate with Fredrikson & Byron’s Bankruptcy Group. He has represented and advised small and large businesses, commercial lenders, and individuals in the areas of debtor/creditor law, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and related matters.
Education
- University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2006
- Valparaiso University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
Practice Areas
Selected Publications & Presentations
- Bankruptcy, Contempt, and the Durability of Environmental Obligations, 24 Tul. Envtl. L.J. 221 (2011)
- Why the Court Should Be Packed, The Cresset, March 2009, at 46
- Precedent and Uncertainty, The Cresset, September 2008, at 53
Professional Activities
- Admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of Minnesota
- Federal Bar Association
- Minnesota Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Community Involvement
- Adjunct Associate Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law School (instructor in bankruptcy law clinic)