Atty. James M. Duncan

Atty. James M. Duncan

James M. Duncan is a lawyer practicing social security disability, employee benefits.

Raleigh Raleigh 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (984) 520-6010 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M. Duncan at a glance

James M. Duncan is a employment and ssd attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1992). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1992) and East Carolina University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M. Duncan is a lawyer practicing social security disability, employee benefits
  • James received a B.S. degree from East Carolina University in 1973, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Duncan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Duncan 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 M. Duncan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James M. Duncan is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Duncan

Where is James M. Duncan's law office located?
James M. Duncan's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Duncan handle?
James M. Duncan focuses on employment, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James M. Duncan practiced law?
James M. Duncan has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James M. Duncan go to law school?
James M. Duncan earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact James M. Duncan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James M. Duncan received?
James M. Duncan's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University
- 1992
B.S.
East Carolina University
- 1973

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1992

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