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Our Attorneys
| James H. Arenson Partner jarenson@arensonlaw.com |
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| Born: Waterloo, Iowa, 1948 |
| Education: University of Maine, B.A., 1972; University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1995 |
| Practice Areas: Business Law |
| Membership: Linn County, Iowa State Bar Association, American Bar Association, NADC and is an Associate Member of the IADA. |
| Admissions: 1995, Iowa |
| Biography:
Jim Arenson was born in Waterloo, Iowa, into a military family. He attended high school at the Overseas School of Rome, in Rome, Italy. Jim received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Maine in 1972. He became a Chevrolet dealer at age 28 and subsequently acquired the Mercedes-Benz and Volvo franchises. He was an automobile dealer 21 years, during which time he served as a member of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council. In 1992, he entered the University of Iowa College of Law while operating his dealerships. Jim graduated with distinction from the College of Law in 1995. Jim served as special Johnson County Assistant Attorney during 1995 through 1996. The dealerships were sold to the general manager in 1998. Jim Arenson and Rick Zimmermann formed Arenson & Zimmermann, PLC in 2000. Jim served as a member of the Iowa State Board of Regents. He is also currently a member of the National Auto Dealer Counsel group and the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association. He was admitted to the bar in 1995, and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern districts of Iowa. Because of his solid business background, Jim brings a unique perspective to the firm’s business clients. He focuses on franchise law, negotiations, small business mergers and acquisitions (buy-sell transactions), and business counseling. Jim is married to Jane Arenson and has three daughters. He enjoys work, sports, traveling, and boating. |
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