Practice Areas
- Energy, Oil & Gas Law
- Securities Law
- Tax Law
- Entity Selection, Organization & Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Commercial Litigation
- Family Owned Businesses
- Food, Hospitality & Liquor Law
- General Counsel
- Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Transactions & Alliances
- Business & Corporate Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1980
Michigan State University, B.A., 1975, with honors
Bar and Court Admissions
Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
James B. Jensen, Jr., J.D., C.P.A.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Jim, a shareholder, joined the firm in 1980 and is a member of the firm’s Business and Corporate Group. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of business entity selection, organization and planning; business succession planning; commercial litigation; corporate transactions; family owned businesses; food, hospitality and alcohol industry services; general counsel; mergers and acquisitions; taxation and tax planning; telecommunications; and trade secret and noncompete contracts.
A CPA, Jim is a Michigan State University graduate, where he was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi, Honorary Accounting Fraternity. He received his legal education at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1980.
Jim is active in several professional organizations including the Michigan and American Bar Associations, the Ingham County Bar Association and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Highlights & Recognitions
AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers in America (Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Tax Law)
NALS of Lansing's Boss of the Year, 2007
Representative Matters
- Assisted Michigan manufacturer in connection with $44 million sale of its business to an out-of-state, publicly-held corporation.
- Assisted Michigan food processor in connection with $20 million sale of its business to a private equity fund.
News
- Foster Swift's 2011 Best Lawyers, August 17, 2010
- Foster Swift Announces 2009 Best Lawyers, August 18, 2009
- Foster Swift Announces 2008 Best Lawyers In America, September 18, 2008
Memberships & Affiliations
Legal Affiliations:
- State Bar of Michigan
- American Bar Association
- Ingham County Bar Association
Industry & Professional Associations:
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
