Jerry James

Jerry James is a Cheyenne, Wyoming, estate planning and business lawyer and partner who advises families, individuals, and companies on private client matters. His practice includes estate planning, asset protection trusts, business succession planning, digital asset planning, corporate formations, capital structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. He helps clients preserve wealth, address income and estate tax concerns, structure businesses, and plan for transfers of assets across generations.

James earned his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation from Northwestern University. His advanced tax training supports work involving high-net-worth estate plans, LLC and partnership tax issues, tax-efficient business planning, and wealth preservation strategies. His legal education provides a strong foundation for analyzing complex tax, trust, corporate, and succession matters involving significant financial and family interests.

James advises private clients on trusts and estate plans designed to support long-term financial goals and future generations. His business work includes corporate governance, complex buyouts, startup structuring, and capital-raising strategies. He counsels clients on emerging growth companies, venture capital, estate administration, and financial regulatory matters. His experience extends to appellate work involving fiduciary duties of LLC managers and trustees, along with planning for digital assets and tax-sensitive business structures.

Jerry James is a member of the ABA Tax Section and the Wyoming Young Lawyers Association. He has presented on competent representation of diverse and underserved populations at the Rocky Mountain Elder Law Retreat. He has contributed to professional discussions on Wyoming trusts, digital assets, and federal tax guidance affecting cryptocurrency. His background combines estate planning, tax strategy, business counseling, and trust planning for clients managing complex financial and ownership concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Law Firm of Hathaway & Kunz, LLP
• Member, Wyoming Young Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Tax Section

Licensed State

• Wyoming
• Colorado

Education

• Northwestern University
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of Wyoming College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)