James B. Ayers

Retired Partner

Practice Areas: Trusts And Estates
State Licensures: New York
One Commerce Office — Albany, NY
Fax: (518) 487-7777
Albany-based man in a dark suit and striped tie standing in a law library with bookshelves in the background.

Introduction

Jim Ayers served as Chair of the Estate Planning and Administration Practice Group for many years. During the course of his career, he prepared estate plans for many clients and represented individuals and corporate fiduciaries in Surrogate’s Courts and appellate courts in contested and uncontested matters. 

Education

Mr. Ayers graduated from Colgate University and Columbia Law School. 

Professional Affiliations

Mr. Ayers served as Treasurer of the New York State Bar Association and as Chair of the Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section. He also served as President of the Estate Planning Council of Northeastern New York and as an officer of the Community Foundation for the Capital Region, the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, and the Historic Albany Foundation.