James graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1986, earning a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce. He began his legal practice in Kogarah in 1992, establishing the foundation for his current firm. With a broad range of experience, James has handled matters across property law, including residential and commercial conveyancing, leasing, and mortgages. He has also been involved in various areas of litigation, such as criminal law, family law, probate and estates, commercial disputes, negligence claims, insolvency, and debt recovery. Throughout his career, James has represented a diverse client base, ranging from large institutions to individual clients. His clients have included churches, banks, community groups, veterans’ organisations, foreign governments, quasi-government bodies, medical practitioners, small businesses, and sporting clubs. James’s legal experience extends to all jurisdictions and courts at both the state and federal level. He has appeared in the High Court of Australia, Supreme Courts, District Court, and Local Court. He has also represented clients before specialised tribunals such as the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). Additionally, James has experience appearing before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and has represented clients during the Building Industry Royal Commission and the NSW Police Royal Commission. In addition to his legal practice, James serves as legal advisor to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, the Greek Consulate General in New South Wales, and the Greek National Tourist Organisation. He is Deputy Chairman of St Basil’s Aged Care and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. James has also held leadership roles within various school, community, and sporting organisations, and served as Mayor of Kogarah Municipal Council in 1997 and 1998. James is fluent in Greek, which assists in providing tailored legal services to the Greek-speaking community.
Chairman
St. Basil's Aged Care NSW & ACT
Dec 2013 - Present • 12 years 11 months
Past President
Old Newingtonians Union
Dec 2012 - Present • 13 years 11 months
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Member -Archdiocesan Council
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Of Australia
Dec 2001 - Present • 24 years 11 months
Chairman
Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign
Dec 1999 - Present • 26 years 11 months
Mayor
Aug 1997 - Aug 1998 • 1 year
Councillor
Kogarah City Council
Dec 1994 - Dec 1998 • 4 years
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Founding Partner
Jordan Djundja Lawyers
Dec 1991 - Present • 34 years 11 months
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Company Director's Course
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2009
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Greek Legal Requirements-real estate,finance,estates,trusts,financial plans
University of Indianapolis
2003
Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Commerce
University of NSW
1985
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
