James R. "Jim" Bussian
About James R. Bussian
James R. Bussian is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. James R. Bussian is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Birmingham, AL
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