James Carr is a member of the Firm’s Education, Health and Government Relations Departments. Before joining Hinman Straub, Mr. Carr founded Carr Public Affairs, Inc. where he represented clients with interests in education, healthcare and transportation and environmental policy. He has also served as legislative analyst in the State Senate’s Office of Federal Affairs in Washington, D.C., and as a legislative associate with the State Senate Education Committee.

Mr. Carr is active in community organizations, and is currently a member of the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany and the parish council at St. Catherine of Siena Parish.