James W. Orband

James W. Orband is a Binghamton business and construction lawyer who advises companies, financial institutions, and senior management on complex legal matters. His practice focuses on financial institutions, construction law, mergers and acquisitions, and other areas of business law. He represents companies in industries such as insurance, manufacturing, construction, and financial services, helping clients address transactions, governance needs, commercial agreements, and business planning.

James earned a B.A. from Binghamton University in 1981, graduating magna cum laude. He later received a J.D. from Albany Law School of Union University in 1984, graduating cum laude. His academic background supports his ability to analyze business issues, evaluate legal risks, and provide practical guidance to companies involved in transactions, construction projects, and ongoing corporate matters.

James has broad experience with corporate transactions, joint ventures, strategic collaborations, and complex commercial agreements. He works with in-house legal departments and senior management on ongoing corporate needs, including contract drafting and negotiation. His construction practice includes financing, bonding, design and construction contracts, procurement methods, mechanics liens, delay claims, change orders, bid protests, arbitration, and construction dispute resolution.

James W. Orband is admitted in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and the United States Tax Court. He has served as Chair of the New York State Bar Association Business Law Section and Banking Law Committee. He is also active in professional, educational, civic, and charitable organizations, including service with Binghamton University, Broome Community College, and several Southern Tier community boards.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Broome County Bar Association
• Member, New York Bankers Association, Lawyers Advisory Committee
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• District of Columbia

Education

• Albany Law School of Union University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Binghamton University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

Awards & Badges