James R. Gast, Jr.
President
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4555 Lake Forest Drive
650 West Lake Center
Cincinnati, OH 45242

513.563.3533 (Phone)
513.563.3537 (Fax)

Education
James graduated from the University of Cincinnati where he earned both an Associate of Science and a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry.  He also maintains various Technical and Legal Technology certifications from Microsoft, LexisNexis, Sage Software and Amicus Attorney.

Experience
During his 10 years in the Polymer and Flavor Sciences he worked to computerize and automate various laboratory instrumentation and information tracking systems.  His innovative approach to addressing the needs of laboratories helped propel him into the area of network consulting.  After founding SpliceNet with a colleague, he quickly started focusing on specialization in Legal Technologies.

Information Technology consulting is at the heart of James’ passion and expertise.  His experience spans network, desktop, and infrastructure technologies of SMB (Small-Mid Size Business) and Law Firms.  He is a Microsoft Certified Professional and a Microsoft Small Business Specialist that has presented at numerous Microsoft engagements and other Legal Community events including the Cincinnati Paralegals Association Annual Seminar, the Cincinnati Bar Association Legal Technology Workshop, and the Association of University and College Auditors Conference.  In conjunction with the Cincinnati Bar Association he annually presents a Legal Technology Training Series specifically designed to increase end-user’s knowledge of their Case Management, Document Automation and Billing/Accounting software. He currently holds certifications for Time Matters, Billing Matters, Timeslips, Amicus Attorney, LexisNexis Total Practice Advantage and PCLaw making him one of the most accredited certified legal technology consultants in the country.  His expertise has won him national recognition from Microsoft and has earned him the honor of being an Instructor at the University of Cincinnati Paralegal Studies and Usability Trainer to LexisNexis’ First-Level Time Matters and Billing Matters technical support departments.

Community and Personal
James has enjoyed over 12 years of marriage to his wife Nicole.  Their greatest accomplishments are their 3 children Jackson (2001), Benjamin (2003) and Abigail (2006).  Both Nicole and James are native Cincinnatians.  Their family’s faith in God is central to their lives as they are active members in their church and community.  James is the Director of Upward Basketball and Cheerleading in Maineville where he oversees 300 players and more than 70 volunteers.