James counsels clients through the full lifecycle of commercial real estate transactions across the United States. He is well-versed in negotiating acquisitions, dispositions and leases across a wide array of real estate classes, including office, retail, hotel, industrial and mixed-use properties. His commitment to understanding client needs and business goals allows him to anticipate, analyze and develop responses to transactional and development-related issues before they arise.

Prior to beginning practice, James clerked for the Honorable Duane Benton of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.