A native of Palos Verdes, CA, Jim Barth received his bachelor's degree in real estate finance and holds graduate degrees in law and business from the University of San Diego. His career in real estate began in 1982, and he has since attained a very broad professional background, including brokerage, finance, law and development.

Prior to law school, Jim worked with Charterhouse Investment Company, where he was involved in structuring commercial re...