James A. Locke III

James A. Locke III

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law
James A. Locke III
James A. Locke III
Victor, NY
Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

196 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

James Locke is a business lawyer with experience in a wide range of business law matters. He has been the lead attorney on large public company mergers and on numerous asset and stock acquisitions and dispositions of public and private companies.

Mr. Locke is also engaged in counseling boards of directors of public companies, in representing clients with respect to continued compliance with federal securities laws, and in certain venture capital and other financings, including those in the telecommunications industry.

Mr. Locke is a member of the firm’s Governing Committee.

Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

196 Best Lawyers awards

Nixon Peabody LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Ohio Wesleyan University, BA, graduated 1964

Bar Admissions

  • New York, New York State Bar Association

Affiliations

  • American and Monroe County bar associations - member
  • Board of Directors of Constellation Brands, Inc - member
  • JPMorgan Chase Regional advisory board - member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
Special Focus:
  • Closely-Held Businesses
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Corporate Governance
  • General Corporate
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

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