Atty. James M. O'Connell

Atty. James M. O'Connell

James M. O'Connell is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital.

Raleigh Raleigh 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James M. O'Connell at a glance

James M. O'Connell is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at James M. O'Connell, PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988) and North Carolina (1995). Educated at Georgetown Law Center (J.D. New, 1986) and Wheeling Jesuit College (B.S., 1982). Active member of The Florida Bar North Carolina State Bar American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. O'Connell is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital
  • James received a B.S. degree from Wheeling Jesuit College in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at James M. O'Connell, PLLC in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James M. O'Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. O'Connell 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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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

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Where is James M. O'Connell's law office located?
James M. O'Connell's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is James M. O'Connell, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. O'Connell handle?
James M. O'Connell focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James M. O'Connell practiced law?
James M. O'Connell has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James M. O'Connell go to law school?
James M. O'Connell earned their education at (J.D. New, 1986); (B.S., 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. New
Georgetown Law Center
- 1986
B.S.
Wheeling Jesuit College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1988
North Carolina
Admitted: 1995

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