Jim Clarke
Shareholder
Experience
Jim is a Shareholder in the firm’s Tax and Corporate Groups. His practice focuses on business transactions, tax planning and dispute resolution, transactional tax and business planning matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions; structuring and choice of entity planning in connections with business formations; buy-outs; equity financings; reorganizations, acquisitions, business dispositions and succession planning involving corporate (including nonprofit) and pass-through business entities, and client representation in federal, state and local tax controversy matters.
As part of his executive compensation practice, Jim combines his corporate and tax specialties to work with businesses in the planning and implementation of key employee compensation arrangements; including stock and synthetic equity performance incentives, deferred compensation plans, stock option plans, stock appreciation rights, and phantom stock option plans.
Sacramento County Bar Association, Tax Section – Executive Committee
Member
State Bar of California – Business Law, Employee Benefits and Tax Sections
Meritas Law Firms Worldwide
Member
Awards
Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2015-2019 – Tax
Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2018-2019
The Best Lawyers in America®, Tax Law – 2013-2020
The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation & Controversy – 2006-2020
Northern California Super Lawyers®,2013-2019
LL.M., with great distinction, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1989
J.D., with distinction, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1988
Order of the Coif
Traynor Honor Society
B.A., with honors, University of Alberta, Canada, 1984
Business Transitions Seminar
Summary of Event: Join us for an educational event to learn more about planning a successful business transition. The Business Transitions Seminar will feature a CEO panel of business owners who have been through or are currently going through a transition such as a sale,
Upcoming Seminars for Wineries
Three Weintraub attorneys will speak to wineries and winemakers about legal challenges for facility development, land management and business operations at two half-day seminars on Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 17th.
Business and Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19
and Jim Clarke As COVID-19 imposes challenges on our communities, Weintraub is tracking developments to help you deal with the pandemic’s business and legal implications. I. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans A.
14 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best of the Bar 2019
SACRAMENTO, California – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its 14 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2019. Attorneys selected to the 2019 Best of the Bar list include Gary L.
19 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
SACRAMENTO, CA (August 15, 2019) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 19 of our attorneys have been recognized on the 2020 The Best Lawyers in America list.
31 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that more than 30 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys Northern California. In addition,
24 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2019
Weintraub is pleased to announce that 24 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as 2019 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. The full list of 2019 Top Lawyers will be featured in the August,
Seventeen Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – August 24, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its seventeen attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2018.
19 Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin were recognized in The Best Lawyers In America ©2019
SACRAMENTO, California – August 15, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nineteen attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2019 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law,
24 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – July 19, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 24 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2018 Top Lawyer List. David Adams | Business/Corporate, Securities &
37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2018, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Five Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer.
19 Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin were recognized in The Best Lawyers In America© 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – August 16, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nineteen attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2018 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law,
21 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2017
SACRAMENTO, California – July 26, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 21 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2017 Top Lawyer List. Brendan Begley | Appellate Gary L.
36 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2017, on which 36 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Six Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer.
Nine Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers In America© 2017
SACRAMENTO, California – August 15, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nine partners who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2017 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law &
18 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2016
SACRAMENTO, California – July 25, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 18 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyer List. David C. Adams | Business/Corporate,
33 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2016, on which 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Three Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions.
Weintraub Tobin Named to Best Law Firms 2016 and Nine Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers In America
SACRAMENTO, California – August 18, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its nine attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2016. David C.
20 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2015
SACRAMENTO, California – August 7, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its 20 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s Top Lawyer List 2015. David C.
37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2015, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Eight Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions.
Weintraub Tobin Helps Grant Wishes
On June 13, Weintraub Tobin sponsored an event for Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada. With over a hundred people in attendance, the event helped to raise funds to grant wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions.
Supreme Court Hits Home Run for 401(K) Plan Beneficiaries
By Audrey Millemann This week’s decision by the United States Supreme Court in Tibble v. Edison International, 2015 U.S. LEXIS 3171 (May 18, 2015), is expected to trigger an increase in lawsuits against 401(k) plan fiduciaries.
Eight Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers In America© 2015
SACRAMENTO, California – August 25, 2014 – Today, Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation (Weintraub Tobin) congratulates its eight partners who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2015.
Weintraub Tobin Raises Money for American Heart Association
Heart Walk Logo For a third year in a row, Weintraub Tobin is working to raise funds for cardiovascular diseases and stroke by partaking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday,
Eight Shareholders Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America®
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and litigation firm, is pleased to announce that eight of its partners were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.
Seven Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Included in the Top 25 List by Super Lawyers
Download: Super Lawyers 2013.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 8, 2013 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm congratulates seven attorneys on being named as one of the Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers of 2013.
Jim Clarke Named 2013 ‘Lawyer of the Year for Tax Law’ by Best Lawyers
Download: Press Release – Jim Clarke.DOC Sacramento, Calif.–Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation firm, announces that Jim Clarke has been named Northern California’s Lawyer of the Year in Tax for 2013 by Best Lawyers of America.
Eight Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Honored as 2013 Best Lawyers in America
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation, a statewide business law and business litigation firm, is pleased to announce that eight of its partners were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2013 edition of the Best Lawyers in America.
It’s Official – Weintraub Merges with San Francisco Firm Tobin & Tobin
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corporation and Tobin & Tobin, a professional corporation, jointly announce the merger of their business law and litigation firms. The combined firm will be named Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin &
Seven Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers of America for Sacramento
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak congratulates all of the attorneys who were included in the distinguished list of 2011 “The Best Lawyers in America®” for Sacramento: Banking Law Joseph S. Genshlea Bet-the-Company Litigation Joseph S.
Business and Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19
and Jim Clarke As COVID-19 imposes challenges on our communities, Weintraub is tracking developments to help you deal with the pandemic’s business and legal implications. I. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans A.
Supreme Court Hits Home Run for 401(K) Plan Beneficiaries
By Audrey Millemann This week’s decision by the United States Supreme Court in Tibble v. Edison International, 2015 U.S. LEXIS 3171 (May 18, 2015), is expected to trigger an increase in lawsuits against 401(k) plan fiduciaries.
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