James R. Hales
Jim has practiced law since 1985. Jim became a member of the Firm when he merged his practice with Alling & Jillson, Ltd. He graduated from Brigham Young University and then received his J.D. from J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. Jim practices primarily in commercial and civil litigation; trusts and estates (both formation and litigation); contracts (both formation and litigation); guardianships (disputed and undisputed); and probate (including probate litigation). Jim’s community activities include Minden Rotary Club (President 2016-2017); Douglas County Community Council for Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada (2015-present); and Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. Previous community involvement includes AYSO (youth soccer coach and board member); Boy Scouts of America (Scoutmaster and varsity coach); and Little League baseball coach. Jim has an AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating of professional excellence obtainable.
Practice Areas:
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Estate, Business Succession & Charitable Planning;
Probate & Trust Administration - Real Estate & Administrative
- Corporate Formation & Planning; Business Transactions
Profile:
Education:
J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, J.D.
Brigham Young University, B.A.
Professional Memberships:
State Bar of Nevada
Douglas County Bar Association
Washoe County Bar Association
Born:
Clovis, New Mexico