James B. Trotter
Partner
Location:
Augusta, Georgia
Phone:
706-955-4174
877-261-9529 (Toll Free)
877-261-9529 (Toll Free)
Fax:
706-738-3973
E-mail:
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.
Areas of Practice
- 50% Real Estate
- 50% Commercial Litigation
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2000
Education
- University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
- J.D. (Magna Cum Laude) - 2000
- Law Review: Georgia Law Review, Notes Editor, 1998 - 1999
- Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina
- B.A. (Cum Laude) - 1997
- Major: Political Science
Representative Cases
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyers, Georgia Rising Star, 2006 - 2007
- Super Lawyers, Georgia Rising Star, 2010
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Augusta Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2010 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Easter Seals East Georgia, Inc., 2005 - 2011
- Board of Trustees, Episcopal Day School, 2009
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, Episcopal Day School, 2011 - Present
Fraternities/Sororities
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
