Atty. James Keith Stroud

Atty. James Keith Stroud

Keith Stroud is a 25+ year veteran of the practice of law. Keith supports businesses in the Triad, spouses going through a separation and divorce, individuals and couples through estate planning, executors and administrators handling the estate of a loved one, and seniors and their family members in long-term care and asset protection matters.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James Keith Stroud at a glance

James Keith Stroud is a Member based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Stroud & Panetti, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1981). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1981) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Forsyth County Bar Association North Carolina State Bar (Member, Sections on: Business Law and Family Law) Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Keith Stroud is a 25+ year veteran of the practice of law
  • Keith supports businesses in the Triad, spouses going through a separation and divorce, individuals and couples through estate planning, executors and administrators handling the estate of a loved one, and seniors and their family members in long-term care and asset protection matters
  • He provides a straightforward and comprehensive approach to legal representation, and offers unique solutions designed to meet the goals of his client.While Keith’s practice is structured to help his clients avoid litigation, he is first and foremost a trial lawyer
  • His civil and past criminal courtroom experience has uniquely qualified him to consider most every angle, contract loophole, and legal protection available to help his clients avoid the pitfalls that lead to disputes.Keith understands the concern and discomfort his clients have when considering the types of law he practices
  • Planning for long term illness and death, going through a separation and divorce, avoiding business disputes that lead to loss of revenue, and the trepidation that surrounds costly and time-consuming litigation, can all cause unnatural states of stress
  • Keith and his partner, Eleanor Panetti, have created a professional and secure environment, with caring, personal service at its foundation

Practice Areas Explained

James Keith Stroud's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James Keith Stroud is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in North Carolina →

Contracts

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Trusts

James Keith Stroud is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

James Keith Stroud is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Keith Stroud is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Winston Salem 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 Keith Stroud

Where is James Keith Stroud's law office located?
James Keith Stroud's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is Stroud & Panetti, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Keith Stroud handle?
James Keith Stroud focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Keith Stroud practiced law?
James Keith Stroud has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Keith Stroud go to law school?
James Keith Stroud earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James Keith Stroud for a consultation?
You can contact James Keith Stroud 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 Keith Stroud received?
James Keith Stroud's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1981
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1981

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