Lawyer James J. Hanks, Jr., graduated from Princeton University, A.B., 1964 University of Maryland, LL.B., 1967; Harvard University, LL.M., 1969, is now employed by Venable LLP at 750 E. Pratt Street, Suite 900 Baltimore, MD 21202.

While being a member of Maryland State (Chairman, Business Law Section, 1982-1983) and American (Member, 1984-1990, 1996-2002, Consultant, 1990-1994, 2002?: Committee on Corporate Laws, Section of Business Law) Bar Associations; American Law Institute. American Bar Foundation., James J. Hanks, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James J. Hanks, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether James J. Hanks, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James J. Hanks, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James J. Hanks, Jr.'s office is located at Baltimore, MD, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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James J. Hanks, Jr. has been admitted in 1967, Maryland. His or her practice areas include Corporation Law; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Investment Company Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities.

James J. Hanks, Jr.'s college and law school education includes Princeton University, A.B., 1964, University of Maryland, LL.B., 1967; Harvard University, LL.M., 1969. Other biographical background includes Member, Editorial Board, Maryland Law Review, 1966-1967. Author: "Maryland Corporation Law," Aspen Publishing Supp., 2008; "Representing the Sellers in a Merger or Acquisition," 4 University of Baltimore Law Review 281, 1975; "Evaluating Recent State Legislation on Director and Officer Liability Limitation and Indemnification," 43 The Business Lawyer 1207, 1988; "Removing the Limits on Authorized Stock," 73 Washington University Law Quarterly 479, 1995. Co-Author: "Legal Capital," 3d ed., Foundation Press, 1990; "Rejudging the Business Judgment Rule," 48 The Business Lawyer 1337 (1993); "Let Stockholders Decide: The Maryland Director and Officer Liability Statute of 1988," 18 University of Baltimore Law Review, 1989; "Giving at the Office: A Reappraisal of Charitable Contributions by Corporations," 54 The Business Lawyer 965, 1999. Visiting Professor and Distinguished Lawyer in Residence, Fall Semester, 1993. Adjunct Professor of Law, Cornell Law School, 1994?. Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern Law School, Fall 1997?. Commerzbank Visiting Professor of Law, Bucerius Law School, Hamburg, Germany, Fall, 2003. Law Clerk to Judge Charles Fahy, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1967-1968.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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