James M. Hinshaw
About James M. Hinshaw
James M. Hinshaw is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. James M. Hinshaw is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Education: Indiana University Bloomington, J.D. , graduated 1992 and DePauw University, B.A., graduated 1989
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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