Atty. James E. Tanner III

Atty. James E. Tanner III

Mr. James E.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 26 J. Erfahrung 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. Tanner III at a glance

James E. Tanner III is an Associate based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, practicing at Levine & Stewart. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wills, dui/dwi, trusts, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2000) and U.S. District Court, Middle and Eastern District of North Carolina (2003). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2000) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Philosophy, 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Orange County, 15B Judicial District and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar and North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James E. Tanner III is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, misdemeanors, driving while intoxicated and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Levine & Stewart in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Tanner III's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Trusts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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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 Chapel Hill 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. Tanner III

Where is James E. Tanner III's law office located?
James E. Tanner III's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The firm is Levine & Stewart. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Tanner III handle?
James E. Tanner III focuses on wills, dui/dwi, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James E. Tanner III practiced law?
James E. Tanner III has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James E. Tanner III go to law school?
James E. Tanner III earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Philosophy, 1991).
How can I contact James E. Tanner III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E. Tanner III received?
James E. Tanner III's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2000
B.A. Philosophy
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Middle and Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 2003

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