McDonald Hopkins welcomes corporate finance attorney James Gelman as Counsel in the Business Department

James Gelman has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as Counsel in the Business Department, focusing on Commercial Finance. With decades of experience representing commercial banks, investment banks, and other financial institutions, as well as corporate borrowers, James offers guidance and insight to his clients on financing transactions, including secured and unsecured lending transactions, asset-based financings, acquisition financings, bridge financings, cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings, workouts, and other leveraged financings.

“James’s experience and skillset representing lenders and borrowers in sophisticated transactions will enhance the depth of our commercial finance team, further strengthen our ability to deliver practical, business-focused solutions for our clients, and reinforce our commitment to providing clients with exceptional counsel in complex financing matters.  We are thrilled to welcome him and look forward to the expertise he brings to our Destination Firm," said Jason Smith, Chair of the Commercial Finance Practice Group.

James brings a practical, business-minded perspective to his legal work, helping clients navigate complex financial transactions, regulatory issues, and risk management while keeping their strategic goals in focus. He is also a firm believer in pro bono work. James was a pro bono leader in his former law firm, working on immigration matters, transgender name changes, financing of a 501C(3) academy of music, consolidation of two synagogues, work on cemetery issues, and other matters.