Jones Walker Expands Pensacola Real Estate Practice With Partner Hire

James advises institutional lenders and banks through the full life cycle of commercial financing, including construction, bridge, and mezzanine structures. His portfolio spans the coordination of multitier capital stacks, involving senior debt, preferred equity, and various joint venture arrangements. He manages the intercreditor and structural complexities inherent in large-scale transactions, serving both lenders and project sponsors.

Beyond financing, James represents owners and developers in the acquisition, leasing, and disposition of diverse asset classes. His experience covers multifamily developments, mixed-use projects, marinas, hotels, and office properties. Licensed in Florida and Alabama, he is board certified by The Florida Bar and maintains an active role in the organization’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. Managing partner Bill Hines noted that the addition strengthens the firm’s capabilities in the Southeast, citing James’s client-focused approach as a key asset for the practice.