James Stokes

James Stokes is the accomplished Director at Stokes Lawyers, with a comprehensive expertise in Business and Commercial Law, Property Law, Succession, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, as well as Taxation and State Revenue. Stationed in Logan City, Queensland, James has been pivotal in leading the firm's commercial and private client services across Australia since January 2013. His extensive tenure reflects a robust understanding of the legal landscape, catering to business owners with tailored advice on commercial and contract matters, business sales and acquisitions, estate planning, and more. Under James's guidance, the team at Stokes Lawyers excels in navigating the complexities of entity establishment, lease agreements, shareholder matters, and business structures. His leadership ensures that small and medium enterprises are supported through the intricate facets of legal and business planning. Beyond his role at Stokes Lawyers, James is also the founding Director of Men's Legal Service Limited, a position he has held since May 2016, demonstrating his commitment to legal services within the community. Additionally, his involvement with Invest Logan between 2017 and 2018 highlights his dedication to economic development and community benefit within the Logan area. Earlier, James contributed his insights as a Director at the Economics & Law Research Institute, engaging in research on economic performance and legal systems. James's foundational legal journey began at Kafrouni Lawyers, where he served as an Articled Clerk and Trainee Solicitor. This was followed by significant roles at Mahoneys and McCullough Robertson, where he honed his skills and expanded his legal acumen. An alumnus of Queensland University of Technology, James holds both a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Master of Laws in Commercial Law, specialising in tax and estate planning. His academic achievements include being recognised as a Deans Research Scholar in 2005, underscoring his dedication to legal research and scholarship.