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.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Greenville, NC · 35+ Years Experience
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About James Michael Fields at a Glance
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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About 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
- James practices at Ward and Smith, P.A. in Greenville, NC
Practice Areas Explained
James Michael Fields's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Fields handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greenville.
Business & Corporate Law in Greenville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Greenville
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Civil Rights in Greenville
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James Michael Fields is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Health Care Law in Greenville
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James Michael Fields is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in North Carolina →
Agricultural Law in Greenville
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greenville
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.
Greenville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greenville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Greenville Choose James Michael Fields
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Michael Fields's practice in the field of business, creditor rights, civil rights, health care, and agriculture.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Michael Fields brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina and Georgia, James Michael Fields can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, creditor rights, and civil rights, James Michael Fields can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Greenville
A Greenville-based practice means James Michael Fields attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Michael Fields Handles in Greenville
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