Petersburg office. He came to BALS in 2003 from Gulfcoast Legal Services where he worked as an attorney for 14 years, primarily in housing-related matters. Before graduating from the Stetson University College of Law, Jim earned a degree in English and Journalism from the University of Iowa, and served in the United States Navy for three years. Jim provides advice, brief services and direct representation to clients scheduled in the office for housing and consumer law cases, and handles a high volume of intake via BALS’ Legal Aid Line.