James C. "Jim" Eaves, Jr.
About James C. Eaves, Jr.
James C. Eaves, Jr. is a lawyer based in Louisville, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. James C. Eaves, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Corporate Law
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Education: University of Louisville, J.D., graduated 1991, Webster University, MA, graduated 1978, Air Force Institute of Technology, B.S.E.E., graduated 1974, and University of Kentucky, BS, graduated 1968
Location: Louisville, KY
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