James F. Banter

James has litigated everything from small claims cases through multi-million-dollar business disputes and class actions, while appearing in many different judicial venues, including federal and state courts. James has also developed an appellate practice, having appeared for oral arguments before the 11th Circuit and Georgia Supreme Court. He has faced adverse counsel from some of the largest and most well-known New York and Chicago litigation firms and successfully prevailed by helping bring in multi-million-dollar recoveries. Prior to joining the firm, James clerked for Federal Magistrate Judge Charles Weigle, serving two years in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District Georgia. The experience honed both his legal writing and trial skills.

With a fondness for the intellectual challenge of legal strategizing, James enjoys solving clients’ problems. He finds it gratifying that they put their trust in him to bring them optimal resolutions, including in situations where a company’s very survival is at stake. In addition, he takes on their burdens and relieves their anxiety so they can return their focus to doing what they do best—running their businesses. No matter what type of person or entity he’s representing, James always looks several steps ahead to identify possible threats to avoid and potential opportunities to seize.