Jim Kauffman, for 45 years, has concentrated his practice in the areas of business, commercial banking, surety, construction, and tort litigation, including the representation of corporations and individuals. He represents clients in corporate and business matters, including the formation of corporations, partnerships and other business structures; the negotiation and drafting of contracts, leases, and other documents; and the representation of business entities and individuals in real estate transactions.

Mr. Kauffman also practices in the area of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Estate Litigation, and serves as a Commissioner in Chancery for the City of Richmond.

Education:

Lynchburg College, B.A., 1959
T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, L.L.B., 1962
Member, McNeill Law Society
Member, Delta Theta Phi
Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1983-1999)
Law Clerk to Justice Harold F. Snead, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia (1962-1964)

Admitted:

Virginia State Bar, 1962
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1971
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1964

Professional Memberships:

Virginia State Bar
Richmond Bar Association
BB&T Bank Advisory Board (1998 - )
Life Member, Girl Scouts of America
Life Member, Kiwanis International
Life Fellow, Kiwanis International Foundation
Hixon Fellow, Kiwanis International Foundation
Member, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Board (President 1991-1994)