Atty. James D. Gillespie
Phi Alpha Delta. Member, Curia honoris.
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About James D. Gillespie at a glance
James D. Gillespie is a Partner based in Elkin, North Carolina, practicing at NEAVES & GILLESPIE, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1980) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Surry County and North Carolina Bar Associations 23rd Judicial District Bar North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in Elkin, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phi Alpha Delta
- Member, Curia honoris
- Associate Editor, Cumberland School of Law of Samford University Law Review, 1979-1980
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James D. Gillespie's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Gillespie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James D. Gillespie is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James D. Gillespie is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James D. Gillespie is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →
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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 Elkin 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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