James regularly represents healthcare providers in medical, dental and psychiatrist/psychologist malpractice cases as well as licensing matters. In addition, his practice includes appeals of all varieties and the representation of religious institutions. James has been in practice since 1998. Education Elkhart Baptist Christian School (1989) Grand Rapids Baptist College (1994, magna cum laude) Valparaiso University (1998, summa cum laude) Professional Experience Admitted to the Indiana Bar, 1998 United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1998 United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1998 United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1999 Lake County Bar Assoc. Presenter on Bioethics Valparaiso University School of Law, Adjunct Professor of Law Indiana Wesleyan University, Adjunct Faculty Member The Women's Center of Northwest Indiana, Of counsel Member, Indiana State Bar Association Biographical Description James is originally from southwest Michigan. He has lived in Northwest Indiana since 1995 and has practiced with Spangler, Jennings and Dougherty, P.C. since 1999. James concentrates his practice in civil trial and appellate litigation. His representation of healthcare providers in malpractice suits includes every phase of litigation from the Medical Review Panel process, through trial, and even appeals. His appellate work has resulted in opinions which have helped to define medical malpractice law in Indiana. James' practice also includes the representation of religious institutions including churches, synagogues, religious schools and daycare centers in a variety of contexts. He advises the Women's Center of Northwest Indiana on medical/legal matters and is an adjunct faculty member of both the Valparaiso University School of Law (medical ethics / bio-ethics) and Indiana Wesleyan University (business law and ethics). James is married and has four children.