For more than 20 years, Jim Baumgartner has worked with the firm on family owned and closely held businesses, employment law, Canadian matters and litigation. Jim previously served as the firm’s Managing Partner for four years.
For more than 20 years, Jim Baumgartner has worked with the firm on family owned and closely held businesses, employment law, Canadian matters and litigation. Jim previously served as the firm’s Managing Partner for four years.
Family owned and closely held businesses
Jim is on the Advisory Board for Oregon State University’s Austin Family Business Program, for which Black Helterline is the exclusive legal services sponsor. A frequent lecturer on family owned business topics, Jim enjoys the unique interplay between family dynamics, wealth preservation, succession planning and the business life cycle. To help clients achieve their interrelated business, family and estate planning goals, he assists with organizational and formation issues, and offers advice on day-to-day operations as well as strategic planning and long-term succession.
Employment law
Jim leads the firm’s employment practice, representing employers in all aspects of the employment relationship. His practice includes both employment counseling and litigation on a wide array of issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, compliance with state and federal laws, advice on wage and hour issues, and developing and enforcing workplace policies and practices.
Professional highlights
In 2005, the Government of Canada appointed Jim as an Honorary Consul to Canada. He regularly interacts with the Canadian Consulate in Seattle and represents the interests of Canada in maintaining and advancing relationships between Oregon and Canada.
In 2007, Oregon State University’s College of Business recognized Jim as an Outstanding Alumni Partner, an award given annually to non-alumni whose efforts benefit the College of Business. Jim was recognized for his outstanding contribution to family business matters in Oregon and for his work on behalf of the Austin Family Business Program.