Atty. James E. Futrell

Atty. James E. Futrell

Mr. James E.

Durham Durham 6 yrs experience 6 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. Futrell at a glance

James E. Futrell is a contracts, criminal defense, employment, and entertainment attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2020). Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James E. Futrell is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, contracts & agreements, entertainment and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 6 years
  • James practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Futrell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Futrell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James E. Futrell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Futrell

Where is James E. Futrell's law office located?
James E. Futrell's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Futrell handle?
James E. Futrell focuses on contracts, criminal defense, employment, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James E. Futrell practiced law?
James E. Futrell has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
How can I contact James E. Futrell for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2020

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