James R. Kanner, Esq.

Jim Kanner is a partner in the firm's business, estate planning and trust and estate administration practice areas. His business practice areas include business structure and formation, business operations such as contracts, executive compensation, investment transactions including venture capital and private equity funding, and mergers and acquisitions. Jim's estate planning practice includes foundational planning and encompasses wills, powers of attorney and healthcare directives, as well as tax-minimization and asset-protection strategies through various trusts and related entity structures. He also handles general estate and trust administration matters. Prior to joining MendenFreiman in 2014, Jim was a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP, where he practiced for 16 years. He was also previously apartner at Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP.