James R. Waite, Esq., is a corporate and transactional attorney with over 30 years of experience in buying, selling and leasing businesses, equipment and real estate. Mr. Waite has served as General Counsel, CEO, CFO and COO for companies ranging from airlines to equipment lessors. He wrote the American Rental Association’s book on rental contracts and has been published over 100 times in various national and international publications, including Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He also routinely presents at industry association conferences. Mr. Waite is a veteran of the United States Air Force, has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA from Northwestern University.
Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JRW@jwlinternational.com.
Joseph E. Bohling, Esq., is a distinguished legal professional with a dynamic career spanning prestigious automotive OEMs, global manufacturers, educational and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Mr. Bohling has served as a top global Legal-Human Resources-Total Rewards officer and premier Executive Coach to corporate senior leadership.
Having successfully fulfilled CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel roles for organizations ranging from Global 1000 corporations to small and midsize companies, he has consistently catalyzed transformative growth across diverse sectors including manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare.
Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:
Richard Kaufman, Esq. is a corporate and litigation attorney with over 30 years of experience. Richard previously served as a trial attorney for nine years with the U.S. Attorneys’ Office in Denver. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, he specialized in employment discrimination claims litigating over one hundred cases and tort claims brought against the United States government, including medical malpractice and catastrophic injury claims.
Before joining the Department of Justice, he served seven years as Deputy Attorney General of the State of Colorado where he was Chief of the Enforcement Division and responsible for litigating securities, tax, Medicaid and consumer fraud cases on behalf of the State of Colorado. In addition, he was the liaison for the Attorney General to both the Governor and the Colorado General Assembly including legal analysis of all enrolled bills sent to the Governor and presenting the Attorney General legislative agenda to the General Assembly through testimony before legislative committees.
Richard is also a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Mr. Kaufman’s practice focuses on the following:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at RCK@jwlinternational.com.
Jason Henderson, Esq. is a corporate and transactional attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex transactions in media and IP licensing and distribution as well as product counsel and service agreements for Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mr. Henderson is recognized for his expertise in technology and media personalization, and is listed as the inventor on several patents in streaming technology and real-time AI.
Mr. Henderson earned his BA in History from the University of Dallas and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He currently serves as a commissioner with the Littleton Historical Preservation Commission.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Henderson is the co-founder of Castle Bridge Media, publisher of the popular Castle of Horror Anthology series, has written for Electronic Arts and Marvel Comics, and has had multiple books optioned for film.
Mr. Henderson’s practice focuses on the following:
Lidia Pinto, Esq. is a senior corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience serving as inside and outside counsel for various multinational companies, with experience particularly providing service to large Japanese groups doing business worldwide. Ms. Pinto is experienced with transactions involving contracts, corporate law, international trade, taxation, and cross-border issues. Ms. Pinto is a lawyer with different language skills and has an LLM degree in Commercial and Business Law from Liverpool John Moores University – England.
Ms. Pinto is fluent in both English and Portuguese and conversational in Spanish.
Ms. Pinto’s practice focuses on the following:
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at LCP@jwlinternational.com.
Jim Margner has 50 years of diversified federal and multistate tax experience and is an Illinois licensed CPA. A cum laude graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Business/Economics, and a Master’s in Business Administration (accounting/tax major) from the Indiana University Kelley Graduate School of Business, he has exclusively specialized in multi-state and local tax consulting since 1995.
He worked for two Chicago-based Fortune 100 companies, three national and regional accounting firms, and a large family office tax consulting firm of a multi-billionaire Chicago financier before commencing his own multi-state tax boutique practice. He has extensive experience in multi-state & local income and sales/use tax for a wide variety of public and closely held businesses, including those engaged in manufacturing, distribution, software development, transportation, financial & investment services, professional & technical services, information services, logistics, leasing, interior design, construction, real estate, retailing, advertising, healthcare, and internet (including cloud computing issues & SAS). Mr. Margner routinely consults with numerous local accounting firms as a value-added resource. He has performed due diligence for a private equity consulting firm in Atlanta.
Jim has extensive experience with multi-state Wayfair sales tax matters, transactional tax planning, tax minimization reviews, state & local tax examination and appeals representation (including Illinois Informal Conference Board & Board of Appeals), multi-state due diligence reviews (M&A), tax legal entity restructuring, multi-state tax nexus reviews and Voluntary Disclosures in virtually all states. Mr. Margner has consulting experience with multi-state personal income taxes (including residency studies), corporate income/franchise taxes, pass-through entity taxes (S corps, partnerships, trusts, and LLCs).
He has spoken at Illinois CPA Society Conferences, Chicago Tax Club, Tax Executives Institute Chicago Chapter, Associated Equipment Dealers CFO Conferences, IEDA annual & mid-year conferences, and the Illinois Equipment Dealers Association. Mr. Margner has authored several technical state tax articles published in the AICPA’s Tax Advisor, the Illinois CPA Society’s “Practice Advantage,” and several trade association publications dealing with Wayfair issues and technical drop-shipment transactions. He is very active in the Illinois CPA Society’s State & Local Tax Committee, where he reports quarterly on Illinois private letter ruling sales & use tax developments. Mr. Margner’s state and local tax network includes fellow practitioners, attorneys, and state tax authorities located throughout the country.
Mr. Margner is an active member of the Illinois Director’s Advisory Board, the Illinois Audit Advisory Board, the Illinois Process Advisory Board, and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce-Tax Institute and attends technical COST seminars on a regular basis.
Andrew Toig, Esq. is Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and outside general counsel services.
Mr. Toig’s practice spans equipment, telecommunications, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and technology partnerships. He brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering pragmatic legal solutions that balance business objectives with risk mitigation.
A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Toig contributes significant in-house corporate experience. He previously served as Associate Corporate Counsel for DISH Network and as Legal Fellow with Denver Water’s Office of General Counsel, where he advised on water rights, infrastructure development, and compliance matters.
A Colorado native and graduate of Colorado College, Mr. Toig founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law School and remains active in advocacy as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association. He serves as a board member of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an active member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Colorado State Bar Association.
In addition to the focuses below, he also has knowledge in: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, Corporate Governance Matters, and Privacy and Data Security.
Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ART@jwlinternational.com.
Roberto Santos, Esq. is an Attorney and Public Notary with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Finance. As a management consultant with over 15 years of experience, Mr. Santos has expertise in: delivering comprehensive business plans, operational structures, international tax plans, business succession, executive estate planning, design of optimized businesses structures, financial and tax modeling, and guidance to business managers and individuals. He is also experienced in the design and implementation of private equity funds.
Mr. Santos can be reached via email at RS@jwlinternational.com.
Alexandra Ong is a J.D. graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her B.B.A. in Management with a Pre-Law focus and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude.
While in law school, Ms. Ong served as the Senior Editor for Race to the Bottom, the university’s business law blog. She also served as a student attorney in the Community and Economic Development Clinic, where she provided pro bono legal counsel to nonprofits and small businesses. Alexandra is also a published contributor to Colorado Evidence Courtroom Manual (2024–2025 and 2025–2026 editions).
Since joining JWL International in 2023, Ms. Ong has worked on a range of complex matters and is experienced in international legal research, contract drafting, and regulatory analysis.
Ms. Ong works with our attorneys in the following areas:
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ALO@jwlinternational.com.
Rene Del Barco is a University of Puget Sound Coolidge Otis Chapman Honors Program graduate. He received a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and two minors in Bioethics and Mathematics.
While at the University of Puget Sound, he was the three-year captain of the Varsity Men’s Tennis Team, the President of the Interfraternal Council, and he completed biochemical research on the synthesis of Bismuth Nanoparticles.
Mr. Del Barco received numerous awards and recognitions while at the University of Puget Sound such as the Roderick MacArthur Award for excellence in Presentation of the Honors Thesis and the Robin Hamilton Award for Attitude and Effort which led his team to achievement. He has professional experience in the healthcare industry as an operating room technician, an emergency medical technician, and a construction site medical technician.
Mr. Del Barco is fluent in both English and Spanish and conversational in French.
Mr. Del Barco works with our attorneys in the following areas:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at RDB@jwlinternational.com.
Nancy Levy has more than 10 years in the equipment industry as a sales and marketing leader, currently serving in the role of Vice President, Business Development.
Prior to joining JWL International, Ms. Levy held jobs as a Financial Analyst for Unisys in San Jose, CA, Finance Manager for Symantec Corporation in Santa Monica, CA and Finance Manager for Cadence Design Systems/Tality Corporation in San Jose, CA. Nancy holds a BBA in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX, and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Ms. Levy works with our attorneys in the following areas:
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at NWL@jwlinternational.com.
Ms. Sanders is also a licensed Realtor and property manager in the Denver metro area. This unique skill set enhances her understanding of contractual and real estate law, allowing her to foster effective communication between clients and attorneys. Her background in real estate not only enriches her professional capabilities but also equips her with a comprehensive perspective on the legal aspects of property transactions.
Ms. Sanders is passionate about contributing to a collaborative and efficient work environment, and she thrives in settings that challenge her to grow and excel. Her dedication to her role drives her to continuously seek opportunities for improvement and to deliver exceptional service in all aspects of her work.
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at KMS@jwlinternational.com.
