Retired/Inactive

James L. Porter, Jr.

Truckee, CA

49+ Years Experience

Licensed in 2 States

About James

Jim Porter practiced in the Sierra region for almost 50 years and fully retired in June 2022. His principal areas of expertise included real estate, construction, business, land use, leases and contracts, and as of late, ADA law. Jim was one of the best known and respected lawyers in this region and is held in very high regard, both within and outside of the legal community. Jim has been honored to have received the highest possible rating for lawyers of AV from the national law firm rating company, Martindale-Hubbell.

Licensed States

California Nevada

Education

J.D.

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

Economics Major

University of California, Davis

Awards & Recognition

“Best Local Attorney” in the Best of Tahoe/Truckee Community

2020

“Best Local Attorney” in the Best of Tahoe/Truckee Community

2019

“Best Local Attorney” in the Best of Tahoe/Truckee Community

2018

“Professional of the Year”

2015

“Best Local Attorney” in the Best of Tahoe/Truckee Community

2014

Professional Associations

Tahoe-Truckee Bar AssociationNevada County Bar AssociationState Bar of CaliforniaState Bar of Nevadalicensed California Real Estate BrokerBoard Member of Tahoe FundFounding Chairman and Chairman Emeritus of the Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationAdvisory Board Member of Truckee Donner Land Trust