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James R. Simpson II is a residential, contracts, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Morganton, North Carolina. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1980). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1979) and Stanford University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Burke County Association North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in Morganton, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James R. Simpson II is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, corporate law, tax law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices in Morganton, NC
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James R. Simpson II 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 R. Simpson II is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James R. Simpson II is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James R. Simpson II is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
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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 Morganton 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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