
A 1979 graduate cum laude of Washington State University and a 1982 graduate of Willamette University School of Law.
Jim has practiced in Lewis County since 1983. His practice is now limited to estate planning, probate and business formation. He serves as a substitute on the bench when the judges and court commissioner are unavailable in Lewis County Superior Court and District Court, as well as various Municipal Courts.
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He is a board member and former president of Lewis County Bar Legal Aid and has served as president of the Lewis County Bar Association.
He is a 15 year member of the Centralia Rotary Club, where he has served on the board of directors 4 times. He is also an active participant in youth sports in the Adna community as both a coach and board member