J. James "Jim" Jenkins, Jr.
About J. James Jenkins, Jr.
J. James Jenkins, Jr. is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. J. James Jenkins, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Health Care Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: Southern Methodist University, graduated 1994, Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1994, and Vanderbilt University, graduated 1991
Location: Nashville, TN
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