Atty. James Michael Fields
James Michael Fields is a lawyer practicing business, health care, creditors' rights and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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James Michael Fields is a Member based in Greenville, North Carolina, practicing at Ward And Smith P A. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, civil rights, health care, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina (1991) and Georgia (2015). Educated at The University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1991) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S. Business, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Sections: Business Law Health Law) American Health Lawyers Association North Carolina Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business Law Health Law) North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys. Serves clients in Greenville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Fields is a lawyer practicing business, health care, creditors' rights and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- James practices at Ward and Smith, P.A. in Greenville, NC
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James Michael Fields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Fields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Michael Fields is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
James Michael Fields is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James Michael Fields is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James Michael Fields is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in North Carolina →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
James Michael Fields is one of 4,258 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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 Greenville 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 venue, 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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