Jim believes that it is critical to understand the client’s business in order to better serve the client's interests. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Trucking Association, Truckload Carrier Association and the Brainerd Baxter Lodging Association. In the past he has served on the Board of Directors for the Brainerd Lakes Area Chambers of Commerce and the Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association. In addition he has authored many articles and been a frequent speaker on various transportation and/or business related topics for the American Trucking Association, the Minnesota Trucking Association, the Truckload Carriers Association, the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association, the Independent Contractor Division of the Truckload Carriers Association, and the Minnesota Builders Association.

Jim has published frequently in professional publications on transportation and taxation topics. HIs unique mix of skills are invaluable to his clients, many of whom have been with him for decades.

Jim can be reached at 218-568-5868, 1-800-596-5547 or jimwills@tds.net.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree - Northern Michigan University – 1967
Juris Doctorate, William Mitchell College of Law 1977

Bar Admissions:
Minnesota (1975),
Wisconsin (1984),
U.S. District Court for the Districts of Minnesota (1977) and Wisconsin (1987), U.S. Tax Court (1977
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 1975

Professional Associations:
Crow Wing County, Cass County, Minnesota State, Wisconsin State and American Bar Associations and a member of the Transportation Lawyers Association.

Publications:

Activities:
Raising Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers, golfing safaris to foreign countries.