Education
West Virginia University (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1991. Juris Doctor, 1994; Master of Business Administration, 1995).
West Virginia University (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1991. Juris Doctor, 1994; Master of Business Administration, 1995).
Worked at Kaufman & Green, Limited liability partnership (Wilmington, North Carolina) specializing in Lender Liability, Corporate Law and Banking, Loan Work Out Negotiations, Automotive Law, Real Estate Resort Development, Health Care Law. Admitted to the bar, 1994, West Virginia, 1996, North Carolina. Phi Beta Kappa. Member: New Hanover County and North Carolina Bar Associations.
North Carolina State Bar.
West Virginia State Bar. James J. Kaufman, Professional Corporation was founded January 1, 1975.
Kaufman & Forsyth was founded by James J. Kaufman in 1984. Barefoot & Kaufman was founded January 1, 1991 when James J. Kaufman and David C. Barefoot combined their more than fifty years of practice.
The firm name changed January 1, 1993 to Kaufman, Barefoot & Green.
The Firm"s name changed July 11, 1994 to Kaufman & Green. The firm"s practice is limited to its concentration in commercial law, health care law, lender liability, corporate and banking, loan workouts, real estate development and automotive law - representing clients throughout the country. The firm encourages continuing professional development, and all partners participate in continuing legal education seminars, professional associations and civic affairs
Member: New Hanover County and North Carolina Bar Associations. North Carolina State Bar. West Virginia State Bar.