James W. "Jim" Tuesley

James W. "Jim" Tuesley

South Bend, IN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
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302 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in South Bend.

Biography

From startup venture to the final sale, business attorney Jim Tuesley represents emerging, fast-growth, family-owned and middle market companies on the full range of commercial transactions and corporate law advice. His experience includes legal counsel pertaining to real estate, banking and finance, corporate, and tax law matters.

Jim is committed to proving, time and again, his ability to serve as a trusted adviser in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and other related transactions. He represents clients involved in commercial development, leasing and financing, as well as advises on real estate-related structuring, tax deferred exchanges and other tax-advantaged matters.

He handles the transactional needs of a wide range of businesses, including small, family-owned companies and publicly traded corporations from a variety of industries, including media, manufacturing, distribution and service.

Jim is dedicated to taking the time to truly learn what each client needs. Attentive, responsive and thoughtful, he focuses on understanding his client’s business and operational imperatives while also addressing their goals for the future. A team player with two decades of experience, Jim strives to go out of his way to remain accessible and available to everyone around him. He seeks to guide clients through the challenges and obstacles they face – from initial conception to liquidity and exit.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

302 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, M.B.A., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, B.S., graduated 1995

  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Assocation

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Assocation
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, M.B.A., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, B.S., graduated 1995
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Corporate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Corporate Law, South Bend (2026)
  • Banking and Finance Law, South Bend (2024)
  • Corporate Law, South Bend (2024)
  • Banking and Finance Law, South Bend (2022)
  • Corporate Law, South Bend (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2019

Additional Information

  • Professional and Community Involvement
  • Board member and past president, United Health Services
  • Board member and secretary, Penn-Harris-Madison Educational Foundation, Inc.
  • Member, past council member and president, Indiana State Bar Association Business Law Section
  • Member, St. Joseph County Bar Association Real Estate and Business Committee

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