Atty. James Oliver
James is a native Floridian (born in Miami) and remains a rabid Dolphins fan, and moved to New Jersey as a young child. He spent most of his school years in central Pennsylvania for junior and senior high, and then majored in History and Political Science at Dickinson College.
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James Oliver is a Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Hatch, Little & Bunn, L.L.P.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in North Carolina United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (1997). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1997) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association, 1997—present Wake County Bar Association, 1997—present. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James is a native Floridian (born in Miami) and remains a rabid Dolphins fan, and moved to New Jersey as a young child
- He spent most of his school years in central Pennsylvania for junior and senior high, and then majored in History and Political Science at Dickinson College
- A year spent in New York City was a fun break for James, but it also confirmed that the atmosphere of a big city law firm in Manhattan was not for him
- Next up for James was pursuing his J.D. at Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, PA
- While there, he joined the law review and validated his career decision to join the ranks of the legal community
- The day after law school graduation, James essentially threw a dart and moved to Raleigh
- He will tell you that, without a doubt, it was the best decision of his life
- Raleigh has become home in every sense of the word
- He soon opened his own practice until Sean Delaney joined him in 1999
- In June of 2008, both he and Sean joined Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP, where James discovered his second home
- While real estate transactions comprise the bulk of his practice, James enjoys not only representing small businesses and helping folks purchase and refinance their homes, but also providing the necessary guidance for their estate planning
- He feels great satisfaction when his clients consider him to be their “family” lawyer
- James retired in 2021 as a LTC in the U.S
- Army Reserves JAG Corps
- He treasures the time he spends with his family – his wife Erica, daughter Penny, son Jack and chasing Ollie the family golden doodle
- His golf game is fading (just not enough time), but he vows to get back into tennis
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James Oliver is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in North Carolina →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Oliver is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Oliver is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
James Oliver is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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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