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James G. Goettsch

Partner

Jim is an experienced deal lawyer focused in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and complex commercial relationships. With a unique breadth of experience spanning strategic, financial and operational levels, Jim has counseled clients through the structuring, negotiation and implementation of public and private transactions valued in excess of $10 billion in energy, chemical, financial services, higher education and other sectors. He has experience in the negotiation of capital project agreements, corporate and asset-based financing, swaps and various other derivatives. His practice is national in scope and includes clients that are leaders in their industries as well as midsized and smaller companies.

Jim is a member of the firm's Partner Board.

Awards & Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2008-2012
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions, 2011
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly, “Up and Coming Lawyers,” 2009

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • The Missouri Bar

Civic Involvement

  • Harvard Schools Committee, Kansas City
  • Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Board of Directors, 1999-2009