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Jerry James

Phone: (307) 634-7723
Fax: (307) 634-0985

Jerry James is a dedicated attorney at Hathaway & Kunz LLP, where he specializes in private client services. With a profound expertise in estate planning, asset protection, business succession planning, and structuring tax-advantaged estate plans, Jerry focuses on leveraging trusts and other innovative vehicles to help clients achieve their unique financial goals.

Jerry is committed to providing a comprehensive approach that emphasizes wealth preservation, income and estate tax mitigation, and opportunities for his clients to support future generations while remaining aligned with their personal values. In addition to his work with individual clients, he also provides counsel on corporate governance, navigates complex buyouts, and offers strategic guidance to startups on business structuring and effective capital-raising strategies.

Jerry earned his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law and further enhanced his expertise with a tax LL.M. from Northwestern University. His dual focus on both private client needs and corporate strategy makes him a valuable resource for families and businesses alike. Jerry is licensed to practice law in Wyoming and Colorado.

Practice Areas

Jerry’s legal interests are in estate planning, tax and business planning, corporate law, business law, technology and litigation. With an LL.M in taxation, Jerry is well equipped to provide legal counsel on high net-worth estate plans, LLCs / partnership tax issues and tax efficient business planning strategies.

Jerry enjoys running, working-out and playing basketball. Jerry enjoys the outdoor adventures Wyoming has to offer especially biking and camping. However, most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kala and two sons.

  • ABA Tax Section
  • Wyoming Young Lawyer’s Association
  • Wyoming, 2018
  • Colorado, pending