James J. "Jim" Hanks, Jr.
About James J. Hanks, Jr.
James J. Hanks, Jr. is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. James J. Hanks, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Venable LLP
Education: Harvard University, graduated 1969
Location: Baltimore, MD
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