University of Oregon, 2004; University of Oregon, 2008; Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, 2018

James Gardner received his Bachelor of Arts in 2004 and Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2008, both from the University of Oregon.  James received his Master of Laws (LLM) in 2018 from the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School.

James has practiced law in Oregon since 2008 and is licensed to practice law in the states of Oregon and Idaho.  James is also a United States Army veteran of Iraq, Judge Advocate, and like his brother Allen a second-generation attorney in Eugene, Oregon where his family has practiced law since 1959.  James has a multitude of experience in various areas of the law including as a civil litigator, prosecutor, public defender, and United States Army Judge Advocate.  In 2016, James founded the Veterans Defense Resource Center in Eugene, Oregon to assist armed forces veteran defendants and educate defense attorneys statewide.

James’ primary areas of practice and specialties are landlord-tenant law, estate planning, civil litigation, business law, and real estate law.  James is an experienced and skilled litigator and regularly represents clients at hearing and trial.

James presents on the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to professional organizations including the Lane County Bar Association, the Rental Owners Association of Lane County, and others.