Atty. James E. McNeill

Atty. James E. McNeill

Jim represents individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships in a wide and comprehensive range of planning, transactional and administrative matters. He regularly counsels and advises for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships in such critical areas as formation (including choice of preferred tax structure), mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, asset sales, asset acquisitions, stock sales, stock acquisitions and corporate governance.

Pinehurst Pinehurst 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. McNeill at a glance

James E. McNeill is a Member based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, practicing at Clarke Phifer, PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, contracts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2001). Educated at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D., 2000) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Pinehurst, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jim represents individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships in a wide and comprehensive range of planning, transactional and administrative matters
  • He regularly counsels and advises for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships in such critical areas as formation (including choice of preferred tax structure), mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, asset sales, asset acquisitions, stock sales, stock acquisitions and corporate governance
  • Jim frequently acts as counsel to purchasers and sellers involved in residential real estate closings
  • He actively represents residential and commercial developers regarding the acquisition, planning, and development of residential and commercial projects
  • Jim also advises individuals on estate planning, estate administration, tax and asset protection matters
  • He works with individuals, families and business owners to design and execute estate plans and asset protection strategies in furtherance of the orderly disposition of an estate

Practice Areas Explained

James E. McNeill's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

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Probate

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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.

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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 Pinehurst 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 E. McNeill

Where is James E. McNeill's law office located?
James E. McNeill's law practice is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The firm is Clarke Phifer, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. McNeill handle?
James E. McNeill focuses on formation, residential, contracts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James E. McNeill practiced law?
James E. McNeill has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James E. McNeill go to law school?
James E. McNeill earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact James E. McNeill for a consultation?
You can contact James E. McNeill directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James E. McNeill received?
James E. McNeill's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University
- 2000
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1997

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2001

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