Atty. James Eric Sheldon

Atty. James Eric Sheldon

James Eric Sheldon is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation law, securities and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 54 Years Experience 54 year
Call (919) 827-1809

Profile Summary

About James Eric Sheldon at a glance

James Eric Sheldon is a business, tax, and securities attorney based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in California (1972), Massachusetts (1973), and North Carolina (1979). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D. (—) and Dartmouth College B.A. (—). Serves clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Eric Sheldon is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation law, securities and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Eric Sheldon's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

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

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Securities Law

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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 Chapel Hill 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 venue, 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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Where is James Eric Sheldon's law office located?
James Eric Sheldon's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Eric Sheldon focuses on business, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Eric Sheldon practiced law?
James Eric Sheldon has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
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Education

Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D.
- In Progress
Dartmouth College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973
North Carolina
Admitted: 1979

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