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Location: Augusta, Georgia
Phone: (706) 737-3138
Fax: (706) 738-3973
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James B. Trotter was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2000. Jim’s practice concentrates on complex corporate and real estate transactions. He has represented clients in a wide variety of corporate transactions, including business organizations, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, consulting agreements and employment agreements. He also has experience in a broad range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development, development of build for rent communities, tax-free exchanges, development and sale of single tenant retail, and loan transactions. In addition to corporate and real estate work, Jim assists clients with estate planning, probate and estate administration services.

Furman University

  • B.A. cum laude – 1997
  • Major – Political Science
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

University of Georgia School of Law

  • J.D magna cum laude – 2000
  • Law Review: Georgia Law Review, Notes Editor, 1998-1999

Experience

  • Represented client in sale of package of car washes to a private equity investor.
  • Represented client in $7,000,000 retail and builder supply business to private equity.
  • Represented client in connection with the development and financing of a $35,000,000 warehouse facility.
  • Represented sponsor member in joint venture for development, financing and sale of an 89 unit residential build for rent community.
  • Represented client in division of assets with business partner, including the separation of nearly one hundred entities and over forty parcels of real estate.
  • Represent local medical practices with buy-sell agreements, property acquisitions, employment agreements and leases.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Augusta Bar Association
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Real Property Section of State Bar of Georgia
  • Realtors of Greater Augusta, Inc.

Community Activities

  • Deacon, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2010-2013
  • University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council
  • Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Easter Seals East Georgia, Inc. 2005-2011
  • Board of Directors of Augusta Country Club 2015-2021; Chairman of Golf Committee and Golf
  • Long Range Planning Committee – 2019-2022.
  • Board of Trustees, Episcopal Day School 2009-2015; Chairman of the Board 2011-2013
  • Board of Directors, CSRA Community Foundation, 2015 – Present; Chairman of the Board of
    Directors – 2024 – Present
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We had a recent real estate closing here and just wanted to say that Sarah Karahalios was amazing to work with. We work with a lot of law offices and Sarah made this transaction smooth and easy.
Jason Redman
We rely on Jim, David, and the rest of the team at Trotter Jones for all of our legal needs. Their counsel is sought for all of our real estate and business transactions. It is truly a pleasure to have them represent us.
Jordan Collier

Experienced Business Counsel

When you call on our attorneys to help you address legal matters that affect your business, we take the time to get to know you and understand your priorities. We can assist with a wide range of business matters, including business formations, drafting and negotiating agreements, and acquisitions and mergers. Local businesses in Augusta, Martinez, Evans and the surrounding areas continue to benefit from our ongoing corporate counsel.

In addition to our extensive real estate and business law practices, we counsel individuals and businesses with a wide range of legal concerns, including estate planning, franchise law and civil litigation. If you are fighting to secure your rights after being wronged, make sure you have skilled lawyers on your side to represent your interests in court.

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3615 Walton Way Ext

Augusta, GA 30909

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