James Johnson Sledge

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, March 9, 1950, James J. Sledge was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1975 after receiving both his bachelor of science degree in commerce and business administration and his juris doctorate from The University of Alabama in 1972 and 1975, respectively. Mr. Sledge, who is licensed to practice law before all Alabama state courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, joined the firm in 1981

Mr. Sledge's areas of practice include advising buyers and sellers of business entities and properties, including representing buyers and sellers in significant natural resource transactions and financing associated therewith; Administrative Law, particularly before the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama; Energy and Environmental Law, including consultation with owners and prospective purchasers of sensitive properties; Advice regarding Mineral Law generally, Providing business advice in complex business litigation; Business Restructuring and Workouts; and advising public entities involved in various natural resource settings.

Mr. Sledge's areas of practice are:

• Administrative Law
• Business Transactions
• Energy and Environmental Law
• Government
• Mineral Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Municipal Law
• Public Entities and Corporations
• Complex Business Litigation
• Business Restructuring and Workouts