Background

James Cover grew up in Lafayette and West Lafayette, Indiana. A proud Boilermaker, he attended Purdue University, where he earned degrees in Philosophy and Communication. After college, he attended law school at the I.U. Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana, where he was a Dean’s Writing Fellow and a member of the Elmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic. James worked at Ball Eggleston during summer and winter breaks throughout law school. 

James primarily works in the areas of estate planning, business, real estate, and collections. He is excited to be able to return to his hometown and serve the community he grew up in. 

During his free time, James enjoys reading, running, listening to Bob Dylan, spending time with his family, and playing with his dog, Satchel.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning & Admin
• Estate Planning
• Estate Administration
• Business
• Business & Corporate Law
• General Business Law
• Real Estate
• Other
• Landlord – Tenant/Collections

Education

• Purdue University, B.A., 2021 (highest distinction)
• Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2024

Associations, Awards, and Recognitions

• Member — Tippecanoe County Bar Association
  
• Purdue Liberal Arts Outstanding Senior Award (2021)
• I.U. Maurer Dean’s Writing Fellow (2022)