Atty. James A. Riley

Atty. James A. Riley

Mr. James A.

Charlotte Charlotte 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (980) 334-6733 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James A. Riley at a glance

James A. Riley is a estate planning and tax attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1998). Educated at Norman A. Wiggins School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James A. Riley is a lawyer practicing tax exempt organizations, estate planning
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James A. Riley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James A. Riley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Charlotte 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. Riley

Where is James A. Riley's law office located?
James A. Riley's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Riley handle?
James A. Riley focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James A. Riley practiced law?
James A. Riley has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James A. Riley go to law school?
James A. Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James A. Riley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Riley received?
James A. Riley's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Norman A. Wiggins School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1998

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