Jelani is the principal attorney at JD James Law, specializing in personal injury, employment law, criminal defense, business agreements, entertainment, fashion, finance, transactions, and civil disputes.
Jelani received his Juris Doctorate from The George Washington University Law School after earning his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with a concentration in Mathematics and a focus on the Spanish language, from Morehouse College.
Jelani is of Caribbean descent, the son of parents from Trinidad & Tobago, and commands a global perspective with respect to business, trends, and planning, and a fighting spirit capable of surmounting any odds.
Jelani has cultivated a unique, seasoned perspective in representing the needs of celebrities, aspiring talent, premier brands, and startups. High-stakes representation in criminal defense and civil matters on behalf of high-profile clients, as well as other upstanding members of the community, has been the core focus of his practice.
His legal perspective and representation of innovators is characterized by his participation in the entertainment industry as an instrumentalist, producer, and manager prior to entering the field of law, rendering him a uniquely empathetic counsel with the ability to serve and illuminate not only the immediate but also the long-term needs of clients.
Jelani’s experience has been further honed by his representation as general counsel of small to large-sized domestic companies in domestic and international business, within the fields of construction, entertainment, fashion, and government contracting. He is an experienced hands-on attorney who is continuously expanding his skills in design, coding, artificial intelligence, project management, and emerging technologies.
To discuss the specifics of your case with attorney Jelani D. James, call (844) 455-2637 or complete the online contact form to schedule a free consultation.