James B. Trotter - Augusta, GA
Attorney at Trotter Jones, LLP
Real Estate and Business Transactions Lawyers in Augusta, GA
3527 Walton Way Extension Augusta, GA 30909
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Augusta Real Estate and Business Transactions Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate and Business Transactions 75%
- Commercial Litigation 25%
Litigation: 25%
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
In the News
- Making Sure Your Wishes Are Followed When You Can’t Do It Yourself
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Georgia Rising Star, 2006 - 2007
- Super Lawyers, Georgia Rising Star, 2010
Other Sources of Feedback About James B. Trotter
Included on the 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 2000
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Law Review: Georgia Law Review, Notes Editor, 1998 - 1999
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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Furman University,
Greenville,
South Carolina, 1997
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Political Science
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Furman University,
Greenville,
South Carolina, 1997
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Easter Seals East Georgia, Inc., 2005 - 2011
- Board of Trustees, Episcopal Day School, 2009 - 2015
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, Episcopal Day School, 2011 - 2013
- Deacon, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2010 - 2013
- Board of Directors, CSRA Community Foundation, 2015 - Present
- Board of Directors, Augusta Country Club, 2015 - Present
Representative Cases
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Citicasters Licenses, Inc. v. Cumulus Media, Inc.
- Citation: 189 F. Supp. 2d 1372
- Court: U.S. District Court
- Year: 2002
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Chowhan v. Miller
- Citation: 283 Ga. App. 749
- Court: GA Court of Appeals
- Year: 2007
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Kitchen Int'l, Inc. v. Evans Cabinet Corp.
- Citation: 2011 Ga. App. LEXIS 622
- Court: GA Court of Appeals
- Year: 2011
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2000
Other Affiliations
- Augusta Bar Association, 2010 - 2012 (Board of Directors)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Contact
3527 Walton Way Extension
Augusta, GA 30909
Phone: 706-309-1253
Fax: 706-738-3973
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.trotterjones.com
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