James Loots is the founder of Barracks Row Consulting, a Washington DC-based business advisory firm that helps small business owners build stronger, more sustainable operations. With more than four decades of experience as an attorney and business counselor in the Washington
DC area, James Loots brings a depth of practical knowledge to every client engagement.
James Loots founded Barracks Row Consulting in 2017 to focus exclusively on the operational and structural challenges that small business owners face. The firm's advisory work covers commercial lease strategy, employment practices and compliance, business formation and liability protection, financial analysis, and regulatory navigation. Barracks Row Consulting works with clients across a range of industries, with particular experience supporting restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and neighborhood retail businesses in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
James Loots and the Barracks Row Consulting team, which includes specialists in commercial leasing, insurance, finance, and marketing, work with entrepreneurs and established business owners throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Barracks Row Consulting is located at 634 G Street SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003. To schedule a consultation, call (202) 546-1234 or visit www.barracksrowconsulting.com
James Loots is the founder of Barracks Row Consulting, a Washington DC-based business advisory firm that helps small business owners build stronger, more sustainable operations. With more than four decades of experience as an attorney and business counselor in the Washington
DC area, James Loots brings a depth of practical knowledge to every client engagement.
James Loots founded Barracks Row Consulting in 2017 to focus exclusively on the operational and structural challenges that small business owners face. The firm's advisory work covers commercial lease strategy, employment practices and compliance, business formation and liability protection, financial analysis, and regulatory navigation. Barracks Row Consulting works with clients across a range of industries, with particular experience supporting restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and neighborhood retail businesses in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
James Loots and the Barracks Row Consulting team, which includes specialists in commercial leasing, insurance, finance, and marketing, work with entrepreneurs and established business owners throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Barracks Row Consulting is located at 634 G Street SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003. To schedule a consultation, call (202) 546-1234 or visit www.barracksrowconsulting.com
After graduating from the University of Michigan Law School, James Loots spent his career advising small businesses, associations, and nonprofit organizations on employment law, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and organizational planning. He earned his undergraduate degree in journalism from Northwestern University, an experience he credits with shaping his approach to consulting: careful listening, clear communication, and a focus on understanding each client's specific situation before offering guidance.
Throughout his career, James Loots has been an active member of the Washington DC community. He has served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner on Capitol Hill, as a board member of the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, and as a supporter of human rights organizations and arts institutions across the District. He was named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year by the DC Bar in 1987 and has been recognized with the Super Lawyers peer designation from 2018 through 2024. For more than 30 years, Jim has maintained the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Rating for outstanding ethical standards and quality of representation to his clients.
After graduating from the University of Michigan Law School, James Loots spent his career advising small businesses, associations, and nonprofit organizations on employment law, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and organizational planning. He earned his undergraduate degree in journalism from Northwestern University, an experience he credits with shaping his approach to consulting: careful listening, clear communication, and a focus on understanding each client's specific situation before offering guidance.
Throughout his career, James Loots has been an active member of the Washington DC community. He has served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner on Capitol Hill, as a board member of the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, and as a supporter of human rights organizations and arts institutions across the District. He was named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year by the DC Bar in 1987 and has been recognized with the Super Lawyers peer designation from 2018 through 2024. For more than 30 years, Jim has maintained the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Rating for outstanding ethical standards and quality of representation to his clients.