James L. “Jim” Catanzaro, Jr.

James L. “Jim” Catanzaro, Jr. is a Tennessee attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing nonprofit organizations, health care providers, and commercial entities. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate compliance, governance, risk management, and operational matters through practical legal guidance and strategic collaboration.

James earned his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University in 1989 after completing his B.A. there in 1986. His education provided the foundation for a legal career centered on health care law, nonprofit representation, and organizational counseling.

James serves as trusted counsel to nonprofit and quasi-governmental organizations, physician groups, foundations, and community health service providers. Many of his clients rely on his guidance for important operational decisions involving public benefit services and health-related initiatives.

James has developed significant experience handling compliance audits connected to governmental programs. He works closely with organizations to identify potential risks, manage sensitive compliance matters, and address complex regulatory requirements that involve large volumes of operational and financial data.

James also advises clients on acquisitions, affiliate arrangements, governance concerns, contract review, and risk management strategies. His work helps organizations balance legal protections with practical operational goals while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens and expenses.

James is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and Georgia. His professional involvement includes membership in the American Health Law Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the State Bar of Georgia, as well as leadership roles in health care law organizations.

James L. “Jim” Catanzaro, Jr. is known for building long-term relationships with clients based on trust, responsiveness, and collaboration. Through his health care and nonprofit practice, he helps organizations make informed decisions while supporting compliance, stability, and long-term operational success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel P.C.
• Member, American Health Law Association
• Former Chair, Chattanooga Bar Association, Health Care Section
• Member, American Bar Association, Non-profit Group, Health Care Law Section
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Georgia

Education

• The Ohio State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Ohio State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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