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James R. Kelley LL.M.

Neal & Harwell, PLC

James R. Kelley has been associated with Neal & Harwell since 1990. He handles legal matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients throughout the United States and is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America® for his work in bankruptcy and creditor- debtor rights law.

Areas of Expertise

  • Civil Litigation
  • Banking
  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial & Corporate
  • Taxation

Experience:

  • Mr. Kelley’s areas of expertise include civil litigation, banking, bankruptcy, commercial & corporate law and taxation
  • Prior to joining Neal & Harwell, he was a partner at Dearborn & Ewing
  • Prior to entering law school, he was a systems analyst for Standard Oil of Ohio

News & Publications:

  • Contributing Editor, Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice
  • Author, Corporations-Formation: The Law in Tennessee
  • Frequent Speaker at bankruptcy and commercial law seminars throughout the United States

Education:

  • Emory Law School, 1977, L.L.M. in taxation
  • Emory Law School, 1975, J.D. with distinction; member of the Order of the Coif
  • Vanderbilt University, 1970, Major in mathematics and minors in computer science and philosophy

Bar Admissions:

  • American Bar Association
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Nashville Bar Association

Awards & Recognition:

  • AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, highest rating awarded
  • The Best Lawyers in America® since 1989; recognized for his work in bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights law
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers
  • Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
  • Tennessee’s Best Lawyers, Business TN
  • International Who’s Who of Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers
  • Chambers USA
  • Top 50 Attorneys in Nashville, Nashville Lifestyles
  • In Charge Nashville, Nashville Post
  • Top 100 Attorneys in Tennessee, Memphis Magazine

Professional Affiliations:

  • Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy
  • Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
  • Member, American Bankruptcy Institute; Former Chair of Taxation Committee
  • Member, Mid-South Commercial Law Institute; Former Director and President
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member, Nashville Bar Association

Community Involvement:

  • Oasis Center, Past President and Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
  • Nashville CARES, Past President and Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
  • Greenways for Nashville, Past President and Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
  • Richland West End Neighborhood Association, Member of the Board of Directors and Past President
  • Reliant Bank, Member of the Board of Directors
  • Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc., Member of the Board of Directors
  • Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Family and Children’s Service, Member of the Board of Directors
  • American Friends of Chantilly, Member of the Board of Directors

Notable/Representative Clients:

  • American Hospitality Corporation
  • Bank of America, N.A.
  • FirstBank
  • GenCap America, Inc.
  • Guy Brown Management, LLC
  • Regions Bank Corporate Trust
  • Reliant Bank
  • The Family Office, LLC
  • Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC
  • Wells Fargo Bank

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Written cancellation for the conference or any excursions must be received by midnight on Monday, May 13, 2019 for a full refund less a $75 cancellation processing fee. No refunds will be given after May 13, 2019; substitutions are allowed.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship with the AIRA provides exposure and visibility to the decision making experts in the insolvency and restructuring field. To discuss available opportunities contact Cheryl Campbell at (541) 646–9261 or ccampbell@aira.org.

National Registry of CPE Sponsors

"Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors" is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.