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Cincinnati, OH 45202-4018

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  • Ohio
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

James G. Heldman

Chairman | Senior Attorney

Jim Heldman’s practice focuses on corporate and business law, including financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, franchising, real estate development and commercial transactions. Jim served as president of Strauss Troy for five years (2009-2013) and is currently chairman of the firm.

Education

  • George Washington University (J.D., with honors)
  • Harvard University (A.B., cum laude)

Practice Areas

  • Business Development
  • Financing
  • Corporate Law
  • Franchise Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Loan Transactions
  • Business Sales and Acquisitions

Community Involvement

  • Cincinnati Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Hebrew Union College Board of Overseers, emeritus member
  • Cincinnati Associates of Hebrew Union College, former chairman
  • Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Board of Directors, Finance and Administration Committee, member and Planned Giving and Endowment Committee, member
  • Inner City Youth Opportunities, former trustee and secretary
  • Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association, former vice president
  • Rockdale Temple, former member of board of directors, former president, current member of Endowment Committee
  • Jewish Vocational Service, former member of board of directors
  • American Jewish Committee, former member of board of directors
  • Harvard Club of Cincinnati, former member of board of directors
  • Losantiville Country Club, former member of board of directors, former president
  • Walnut Hills High School, volunteer teacher, Junior Achievement
  • Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, Inc., Board of Directors, Investment Committee, member
  • Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, member

Honors & Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Attorney
  • Cincinnati Enquirer Hometown Hero, 2000
  • Ohio Super Lawyer®, numerous years
  • Strauss Troy Chairman
  • Strauss Troy President, 2009-2013
  • Strauss Troy Chairman of Management Committee, 1995-2013
  • Strauss Troy Treasurer, 1990-2008
  • Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council Voices of Giving Award, 2023