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Jim Fletcher — Credentials, Recognition & Authority
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About Attorney Jim Fletcher
James Robert Fletcher II — known professionally as Jim Fletcher — is a Georgia attorney and founder of Fletcher Estate Planning LLC, operating Fletcher Asset Protection as a dedicated division of the firm. He has practiced law for more than 20 years, with a focus on comprehensive asset protection, domestic and offshore trust planning, advanced estate planning, and generational wealth preservation.
Jim earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Georgia and holds the designations of Offshore Asset Protection Specialist and graduate of Elder Law College. His practice serves clients nationwide, with particular depth in offshore trust planning in the Cook Islands and Nevis.
Jim's approach is built on his Eight Layers of Asset Protection framework — a comprehensive methodology that integrates insurance, entity structuring, statutory exemptions, domestic trusts, and offshore trusts into a coordinated plan tailored to each client's specific exposure and goals.
Education & Licensure
- J.D. — University of Georgia School of Law
- Licensed: State Bar of Georgia
- Offshore Asset Protection Specialist
- Graduate, Elder Law College
Practice Focus
- Offshore Asset Protection Trusts (Cook Islands, Nevis)
- Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (Nevada, South Dakota)
- LLC Structuring & Corporate Entities
- Advanced Estate Planning (SLATs, IDGTs, GRATs, QPRTs)
- Generational Wealth & Dynasty Trusts
- Pre-Sale & Liquidity Event Planning
Professional Recognition
Third-party recognition from peer-review organizations and independent attorney rating services.
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
The AV Preeminent rating is Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer-review designation, awarded to attorneys who have reached the height of professional excellence. It reflects both legal ability and adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, and reliability.
Avvo Rating: 10.0 Superb
Avvo's 10.0 Superb rating reflects an attorney's experience, industry recognition, and professional conduct. It is the highest rating available on the platform.
Super Lawyers — Georgia (2020–2022)
Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Jim was selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Rising Stars — Georgia (2012–2017)
Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognizes attorneys age 40 and under, or in practice for 10 years or less, who have demonstrated early excellence. Jim was selected annually from 2012 through 2017.
Publications
Estate Planning for Georgia Families
A practical guide to estate planning for Georgia residents, covering wills, trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and the coordination of estate planning with asset protection strategies.
Lawsuit Proof Your Wealth: The Eight Layers of Asset Protection (forthcoming)
Jim's forthcoming book presenting the Eight Layers of Asset Protection framework in full — from foundational risk management and insurance through offshore trust planning and advanced estate strategies.
Continuing Legal Education
The Eight Layers of Asset Protection
National Academy of Continuing Legal Education (NACLE)
A comprehensive CLE program presenting Jim's Eight Layers framework for attorneys advising clients on asset protection planning.
Trust Funding: Transferring the Deeds, Retitling the Accounts, and Finishing the Job
National Academy of Continuing Legal Education (NACLE)
View CLE programAsset Protection for Estate Planning Attorneys
Lawline — Scheduled November 2026
A CLE program designed for estate planning attorneys seeking to integrate asset protection strategies into their practice.
Verified Professional Profiles
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