Atty. James M. Day

Atty. James M. Day

Mr. James M.

Raleigh Raleigh 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (919) 516-9996 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M. Day at a glance

James M. Day is a Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1975), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Purdue University (B.S.A.E., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County and North Carolina. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James M. Day is a lawyer practicing real estate-commercial law, corporate law, business law
  • James received a degree from Purdue University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A. in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Day's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Day 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.

James M. Day is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James M. Day is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Raleigh 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.

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Raleigh or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Day

Where is James M. Day's law office located?
James M. Day's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Day handle?
James M. Day focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James M. Day practiced law?
James M. Day has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James M. Day go to law school?
James M. Day earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S.A.E., 1972).
How can I contact James M. Day for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Day 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 M. Day received?
James M. Day's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 1975
B.S.A.E.
Purdue University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.