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Atty. James E. McGinness

Atty. James E. McGinness

James E. McGinness is a lawyer.

Wilmington Wilmington 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (472) 212-2156

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About James E. McGinness at a glance

James E. McGinness is a Sr. Intel. Prop. Coun. based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They haand 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987). Educated at Duquesne University J.D. (โ€”) and University of Pittsburgh B.S.E. (โ€”). Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • James E. McGinness is a lawyer
  • James received a B.S.E. degree from University of Pittsburgh, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in Wilmington, NC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practforg law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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James E. McGinness has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

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Duquesne University J.D.
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University of Pittsburgh B.S.E.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987

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