James C. Overstreet, Jr.

James C. Overstreet, Jr. is a top attorney in Augusta, Georgia. He specializes in bankruptcy law, secured transactions, and corporate matters. Mr. Overstreet has a background in accounting and law. He provides expert legal advice to individuals, businesses, and financial institutions.

Mr. Overstreet earned a BBA in Accounting from the University of Georgia in 1996. He got his JD from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1999. His legal career is marked by a deep commitment to serving clients in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters.

He represents debtors, creditors, and trustees in complex bankruptcy cases, including litigation. He is also a Chapter 7 panel trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia. He is a Chapter 12 standing trustee and a Chapter 11 and Subchapter V trustee.

Mr. Overstreet advises private clients and lenders on complex corporate and financial transactions outside of bankruptcy court. His practice focuses on secured transactions involving real estate and other commercial assets, with significant experience representing motor vehicle franchises. He also counsels businesses and financial institutions on acquisitions, financing, and operational growth. In addition, he serves as general counsel to the Tax Commissioner of Richmond County, Georgia.

In recognition of his excellence, Mr. Overstreet was named to Georgia Trend Magazine’s “2021 Legal Elite” in Creditor’s Rights and Bankruptcy. This means he is the only attorney in this field outside Atlanta. He has led as Chair of the Bankruptcy Lawyers Advisory Committee for the Southern District of Georgia since 2012.

Mr. Overstreet’s broad legal approach ensures clients get practical, tailored solutions. It combines strategic problem-solving and technical expertise. His commitment to excellence and dedication to client service have made him a trusted resource for legal counsel in Augusta and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Klosinski Overstreet, LLP
• Member, Augusta Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Vice-Chair, Bankruptcy Lawyers Advisory Committee – SDGA
• Trustee, United States Trustee Program

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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