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Doug James

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2006.
27 North 27th Street, Suite 1900, P.O. Box 2559 Billings, Montana 59103-2559
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Doug’s practice focuses on bankruptcy, real estate development, banking, commercial transactions, and commercial litigation.

Doug’s bankruptcy practice is limited to representing creditors. He has more than two decades of experience representing both secured creditors and unsecured creditors in cases under chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. He is a former member of the U. S. Trustee’s Panel for the District of Montana. He has been active in the Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar and served as Chairman of the Bankruptcy Section. He also serves on the Local Rules Committee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana.

Doug is involved in all aspects of real estate development and litigation. He has represented lenders, developers, tenants, and owners in connection with real estate acquisitions, shopping centers, box store developments, Lifestyle Centers, medical campuses, co-tenancy issues, leasing, zoning, site development, subdivision approval, reciprocal easement agreements, subdivision improvements agreements, common area maintenance agreements, secured financing, lease terminations, planned unit developments, and foreclosures.

Doug is actively involved in the community, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Bair Theater. He served as Chairman of the City of Billings Zoning Commission for many years and also served on the City Board of Adjustments.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Bankruptcy Chapter 12
Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Commercial Bankruptcy and Reorganization
Lender Liability
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Loan Documentation
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Doug James
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Banking and Finance Law, Billings (2022)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Billings (2021)
Banking and Finance Law, Billings (2018)
Banking and Finance Law, Billings (2016)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Billings (2014)
  • Yellowstone Area Bar Association 2010 Professionalism Award
Education
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Southern Methodist University
Graduated 1979
Southern Methodist University, B.A.
Graduated 1979
Contact Details and Office Locations
27 North 27th Street, Suite 1900, P.O. Box 2559
Billings, Montana 59103-2559
Billings, Montana 59103-2559
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