James B. Trotter

James B. Trotter

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Trotter Jones, LLP

Real Estate and Business Transactions Lawyers in Augusta, GA in Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA706-973-3847
Real Estate and Business TransactionsCommercial Litigation

About James B. Trotter

Jim's practice focuses on real estate development and transactions, and commercial litigation. He has represented numerous individuals and businesses in the Augusta area acquire real estate, refinance it, and also prosecute and defend commercial litigation when necessary. He has collected past due accounts for businesses, and has experience collecting judgments by levying on real and personal property. Jim was born and raised in Augusta. He is married to Kim, and they have three children, Barrett, Sara Beth and Ellie. In the News Making Sure Your Wishes Are Followed When You Can’t Do It Yourself Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees James B. Trotter included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers, Georgia Rising Star, 2006 - 2007 Super Lawyers, Georgia Rising Star, 2010 Other Sources of Feedback About James B. Trotter Included on the 2010Georgia Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2006 Georgia Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia, 2000
  • J.D.
  • Honors: magna cum laude
  • Law Review: Georgia Law Review, Notes Editor, 1998 - 1999

Non Legal Education

  • Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 1997
  • B.A.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Managing Attorney

Representative Cases

  • Citicasters Licenses, Inc. v. Cumulus Media, Inc.
  • Citation: 189 F. Supp. 2d 1372
  • Court: U.S. District Court
  • Year: 2002
  • Chowhan v. Miller
  • Citation: 283 Ga. App. 749
  • Court: GA Court of Appeals
  • Year: 2007
  • Kitchen Int'l, Inc. v. Evans Cabinet Corp.
  • Citation: 2011 Ga. App. LEXIS 622
  • Year: 2011

Pro Bono Activities

  • Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Easter Seals East Georgia, Inc., 2005 - 2011
  • Board of Trustees, Episcopal Day School, 2009 - 2015
  • Chairman, Board of Trustees, Episcopal Day School, 2011 - 2013
  • Deacon, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2010 - 2013
  • Board of Directors, CSRA Community Foundation, 2015 - Present
  • Board of Directors, Augusta Country Club, 2015 - Present

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia, 2000

Other Affiliations

  • Augusta Bar Association, 2010 - 2012 (Board of Directors)
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Attorney Details

Full NameJames B. Trotter
FirmTrotter Jones, LLP
Address3527 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA 30909
Phone706-973-3847
Phone706-738-3973
Websitewww.trotterjones.com
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