James G. Heldman

Chairman | Senior Attorney

Contact

jgheldman@strausstroy.com
Phone
513.629.9421
Fax
Cincinnati Office

Practice Areas

Business Development

Financing

Corporate Law

Franchise Law

Real Estate Law

Loan Transactions

Business Sales and Acquisitions

Education

George Washington University (J.D., with honors)

Harvard University (A.B., cum laude)

Bar Admissions

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

Biography

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.

Articles, Publications, & Lectures

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

Voices of Giving Award from the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council, 2023

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, Planned Giving and Endowment Committee, member

Inner City Youth Opportunities, former trustee and secretary

Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association, former vice president

Rockdale Temple, former president, Endowment Committee, member

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 president

Walnut Hills High School, volunteer, Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, Board of Directors

Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, member

Significant Representations

Corporate & Business
Real Estate & Finance