Atty. James Michael Wilson

Atty. James Michael Wilson

Mr. James Michael Wilson is a lawyer practicing securities & corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, business tax and 1 other area of law.

Charlotte Charlotte 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (980) 392-3100 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Michael Wilson at a glance

James Michael Wilson is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1990). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Michael Wilson is a lawyer practicing securities & corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, business tax and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Wilson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Wilson 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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Real Estate Law

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

James Michael Wilson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Michael Wilson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Michael Wilson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Charlotte 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 Michael Wilson

Where is James Michael Wilson's law office located?
James Michael Wilson's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Wilson handle?
James Michael Wilson focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Michael Wilson practiced law?
James Michael Wilson has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Michael Wilson go to law school?
James Michael Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact James Michael Wilson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael Wilson received?
James Michael Wilson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
- 1990
B.S.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1990

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