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About James D. McLean IV at a glance
James D. McLean IV is a Partner based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and international. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1989), U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1999). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Davidson College (B.A. University, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James D. McLean IV is a lawyer practicing international law, commercial, corporate and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- James practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Wilmington, NC
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James D. McLean IV's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. McLean IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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James D. McLean IV is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
James D. McLean IV is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Wilmington 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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