Atty. James A. Jernigan

Atty. James A. Jernigan

Mr. James A.

Raleigh Raleigh 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James A. Jernigan at a glance

James A. Jernigan is a environmental and government attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1983). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D. A.B., 1983) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James A. Jernigan is a lawyer practicing environmental law, air pollution and natural resources law, administrative law
  • James received a degree from University of North Carolina in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Jernigan's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James A. Jernigan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James A. Jernigan is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →

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 Raleigh 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 A. Jernigan

Where is James A. Jernigan's law office located?
James A. Jernigan's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Jernigan handle?
James A. Jernigan focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James A. Jernigan practiced law?
James A. Jernigan has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James A. Jernigan go to law school?
James A. Jernigan earned their education at (J.D. A.B., 1983); (A.B., 1980).
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What awards or recognition has James A. Jernigan received?
James A. Jernigan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. A.B.
University of North Carolina
- 1983
A.B.
University of North Carolina
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1983

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