James S. LaHam, CPA
 Jim serves as Managing Partner for Berman Hopkins and heads the firm's Tax Department. He has over 33 years of experience primarily in taxation and business planning.
Previous experience includes a position as Senior Tax Manager with Deloitte & Touché, a Big Four international accounting firm and Director of Taxation for a public company. Jim joined Berman Hopkins in 1989 and is located in our Melbourne/Viera office.
Originally from Wisconsin, Jim is married and has two children. He enjoys tennis, jogging, movies, reading, skiing, cuisine and travel.
Education and Training
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida (1988)
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Wisconsin (1976)
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Louisiana (1974)
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Mississippi (1986)
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Loyola University of New Orleans Magna Cum Laude - Valedictorian of Business School (1973)
Professional Activities
- International Group of Accounting Firms - previous member of the Board of Directors for North America & Tax Liaison
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Tax Division
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Past Chairman of Leadership Brevard, Alumni year (1992)
- Frequent lecturer
- Author of various business articles
Civic Activities
- Brevard Symphony Orchestra, (past Chairman of the Board)
- Estate Planning Council
- King Center for the Performing Arts Board Member
- Brevard Community College (BCC) Foundation Board Member
- Stevenson School of the Arts - Student Advisory Committee
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John R. Hopkins
James S. LaHam
James A. Wright, Jr.
Ross A. Whitley
W. Ed Moss, Jr.
Brian L Nemeroff
Phillip J. Hayes
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