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Atty. James Lawson Hester

Atty. James Lawson Hester

James Lawson Hester is a lawyer practicing aviation & aerospace, employment law, insurance law & coverage and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New Bern New Bern 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lawson Hester at a glance

James Lawson Hester is a employment, product liability, litigation, insurance, and aviation attorney based in New Bern, North Carolina. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1987), North Carolina (2021), and Tennessee U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court (2021). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D. English, 1986) and University of Mississippi (B.A. English, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Community Involvement •Defense Research Institute, Member •Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, Member •American Bar Association, Member •Capitol Area Bar Association, Member. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Lawson Hester is a lawyer practicing aviation & aerospace, employment law, insurance law & coverage and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in New Bern, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawson Hester's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Lawson Hester is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Product Liability

James Lawson Hester is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Lawson Hester is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Lawson Hester is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in North Carolina →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

James Lawson Hester is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 New Bern 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 Lawson Hester

Where is James Lawson Hester's law office located?
James Lawson Hester's law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawson Hester handle?
James Lawson Hester focuses on employment, product liability, litigation, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Lawson Hester practiced law?
James Lawson Hester has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Lawson Hester go to law school?
James Lawson Hester earned their education at (J.D. English, 1986); (B.A. English, 1984).
How can I contact James Lawson Hester for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Lawson Hester received?
James Lawson Hester's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. English
University of Mississippi
- 1986
B.A. English
University of Mississippi
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1987
North Carolina
Admitted: 2021
Tennessee U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court
Admitted: 2021

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