Atty. James O. Lang

Atty. James O. Lang

James O. Lang focuses his tax and corporate project finance practice on tax incentive programs, Qualified Opportunity Zone and Qualified Opportunity Fund financing, tax credits, and related state and federal incentive programs.

Tampa Tampa 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About James O. Lang at a glance

James O. Lang is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on tax and environmental. Admitted to practice in Florida New York (2010). Educated at Florida State University College of Law J.D. University of Florida LL.M. (—) and University of Florida B.A. (—). Active member of •Advisor, The Black Farmers Rural Funding Initiative, Inc, •Advisor, The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater St, and Petersburg, Florida •Member, University Club of Tampa •Member, Florida Blue Key •Member, Kiwanis Club, Tampa •Alumnus, Florida Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, University of Florida. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James O. Lang focuses his tax and corporate project finance practice on tax incentive programs, Qualified Opportunity Zone and Qualified Opportunity Fund financing, tax credits, and related state and federal incentive programs
  • Jim is closing over $24 billion of Qualified Opportunity Funds and ancillary Qualified Opportunity Zone deployment of funds and has closed or is structuring several billion dollars in tax credit incentivized transactions
  • Jim and his team have accomplished more than 850 QOZ deployments and more than 400 captive QOF formations for high-net-worth individuals and family offices
  • Jim represents funds, investors, lenders, community development entities, and for-profit and not-for-profit project sponsors in complex transactions where capital stacks require enhancement through incentive financing, including Qualified Opportunity Zone incentives, state and federal new markets tax credits, affordable housing and low-income housing tax credits, historic rehabilitation tax credits, and renewable energy tax credits
  • He works with funds, investors, lenders, project sponsors, and qualifying businesses to structure these tax incentive programs along with ancillary governmental and non-governmental financing programs, including inbound immigration and Visa investment programs, grants, and taxable and tax-exempt bonds
  • Jim works with clients on developing creative structures designed to increase benefits and ameliorate risks
  • Concentrations •Qualified Opportunity Zones •Qualified Opportunity Funds •Tax credit incentive programs •New Markets Tax Credit Program •Tax exempt organization finance •Real estate development •Operating business expansion •Affordable housing •Project finance Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 'Up and Coming,' Tax, 2024-2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law, 2023-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Selected, Opportunity Zone Magazine, “Top 25 OZ Attorneys,” 2021 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Tax - US Taxes: Non-Contentious, 2021 and 2023 •Listed, Tampa Bay Business Journal, '40 Under 40,' 2020 •Selected, Opportunity Zone Magazine, 'Top 25 OZ Influencer,' Ranked #11 - second attorney in ranking, 2020 •Selected, Daily Business Review, 'Florida Trailblazers,' 2019 •Team Member, a Law360 'Florida Powerhouse,' 2018 •Selected, ABA “On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers,” 2018 •NAIOP Tampa Bay Chapter, 'Best Urban/Infill Project: Armature Works,' 2018

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James O. Lang's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James O. Lang handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James O. Lang's law office located?
James O. Lang's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James O. Lang handle?
James O. Lang focuses on tax, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James O. Lang practiced law?
James O. Lang has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Education

Florida State University College of Law J.D. University of Florida LL.M.
- In Progress
University of Florida B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida New York
Admitted: 2010

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