James C. Bush joined Preti Flaherty’s Portland office in 2005. Prior to joining the firm, James worked for Preti Flaherty as a summer associate in 2004. He also worked as a student advocate in the Housing Law and Litigation unit of the Hale and Dorr Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School in 2003.

James is a cum laude graduate of Vermont Law School where he served on the Vermont Law Review. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering, magna cum laude, from Norwich University in 2000 where he was also a four-year letter winner in basketball, serving as captain for two campaigns.   

Prior to launching his legal career, James worked with Edwards and Kelcey, Inc. of Manchester, NH as a civil engineer where he had the opportunity to work on various projects throughout New England including design of various roadway and pedestrian facilities, water infiltration and drainage systems and rehabilitation projects.  

Admissions
Maine, Massachusetts

Education
J.D., Vermont Law School, 2005 (Cum Laude)
B.S., Norwich University, 2000 (Magna Cum Laude)

Joined Firm:
2005