Bio
Jim is a senior partner at MacDonald Illig whose practice focuses on corporate, commercial, and business law, with a particular emphasis on taxation and estate planning for small business owners. He advises businesses and individuals on a wide range of operational, transactional, and planning matters, helping clients make informed decisions that support long-term business and financial goals.
Jim Helps Clients With:
- Corporate and business law matters
- Taxation planning and counseling
- Estate planning for business owners
- Business formation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Business divestitures
- Commercial transactions
- Small business counseling
- Corporate governance and operational matters
Jim regularly advises industrial, professional, and service corporations on both day-to-day business matters and long-term strategic planning.
Approach to Client Service
Jim approaches legal matters with a direct, strategic, and practical mindset. He works closely with clients to evaluate available options, address legal and financial considerations, and develop efficient solutions tailored to their business objectives. Clients value his timely guidance and ability to navigate complex tax and business issues clearly and effectively.
Experience and Professional Background
As a senior partner at MacDonald Illig, Jim has extensive experience representing small businesses and business owners across a variety of industries. His practice includes counseling clients on business formation, corporate operations, mergers and acquisitions, and succession-related planning matters.
Jim also focuses on taxation and estate planning strategies designed to support business continuity and long-term financial planning for closely held businesses and their owners.
Professional Credentials
In addition to his legal practice, Jim is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
He also holds a Master of Laws in Taxation degree, which supports his work in tax planning and business-related legal matters.
Noteworthy
- Certified Public Accountant
- Holds a Master of Laws in Taxation degree
- Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Attorney Rating
Education & Admissions
Memberships & Associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Erie County Bar Association (Business Counseling and Tax Section)
- Illinois Bar Associations (Business Counseling and Tax Section)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Community Involvement
- Eriebank, Board of Directors