Jimmy attended Willamette University School of Law (1978-79) and earned his J.D. law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law (1981). He also earned bachelor's degrees in Business Administration (1978) and in Economics (1978) from the University of Oregon.
He has over 25 years of experience providing counsel and strategic legal planning to individuals and companies in the United States and from many countries throughout the world. He is AV rated and a member of the Oregon State Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.