James W. "Jim" Tuesley

James W. "Jim" Tuesley


Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2018

South Bend, Indiana

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

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From startup venture to the final sale, business attorney Jim Tuesley represents emerging, fast-growth, family-owned and middle market companies on the full range of commercial transactions and corporate law advice. His experience includes legal counsel pertaining to real estate, banking and finance, corporate, and tax law matters.

Jim is committed to proving, time and again, his ability to serve as a trusted adviser in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and other related transactions. He represents clients involved in commercial development, leasing and financing, as well as advises on real estate-related structuring, tax deferred exchanges and other tax-advantaged matters.

He handles the transactional needs of a wide range of businesses, including small, family-owned companies and publicly traded corporations from a variety of industries, including media, manufacturing, distribution and service.

Jim is dedicated to taking the time to truly learn what each client needs. Attentive, responsive and thoughtful, he focuses on understanding his client’s business and operational imperatives while also addressing their goals for the future. A team player with two decades of experience, Jim strives to go out of his way to remain accessible and available to everyone around him. He seeks to guide clients through the challenges and obstacles they face – from initial conception to liquidity and exit.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 201 South Main Street, Suite 400
    South Bend, IN 46601-2130
Education
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, M.B.A., graduated 1999
  • Indiana University Bloomington, B.S., graduated 1995
Bar Admissions
  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Assocation
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Barnes & Thornburg LLP
South Bend, Indiana

293 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Corporate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, South Bend (2024)
  • Corporate Law, South Bend (2024)
  • Banking and Finance Law, South Bend (2022)
  • Corporate Law, South Bend (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2019

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