James was born and raised in Sterling, Illinois. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2021 with a B.A. in Political Science, and in 2022 with an M.A. in Political Science. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Law in 2025 and began working in private practice at a firm in Rockford, Illinois with a focus on transactional matters.
In April 2026, James joined Martensen, Niemann, & Galvin. James is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He lives in Loda, Illinois with his family. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, University of Illinois athletics, Chicago sports, and going to the movies.
James' practice areas include estate planning, trust and estate administration, business formations and planning, and real estate transactions.