Jim was born in Binghamton, New York, but has lived in New Cumberland, since age 3.  He graduated from Trinity High School in 1973 and studied in the pre-law program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for two years.  After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities from Penn State University in 1977, Jim joined the work force at various large corporations, including ITT, Hershey Chocolate Company and Mellon Bank, working in the credit, collection and finance field. 

            While employed at Harsco Corporation, Jim attended Widener University School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor Degree in 1999.  He sat for and passed the Pennsylvania bar exam in July 1999 and was admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in November of that year. 

            Jim joined the Turo Law Offices in May of 2001.  He practices in the fields of real estate, municipal law, business formation, and wills, trusts & estates.  He is active at his church and is a member of the Board of Directors of AHEDD, a non-profit corporation that provides training and employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.