Atty. James S. Perry

Atty. James S. Perry

Mr. James S.

Kinston Kinston 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James S. Perry at a glance

James S. Perry is a personal injury, criminal defense, and real estate attorney based in Kinston, North Carolina. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1983). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1980) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lenoir County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Kinston, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James S. Perry is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense, real estate law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Kinston, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Perry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S. Perry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James S. Perry is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James S. Perry is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

James S. Perry is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Kinston 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 S. Perry

Where is James S. Perry's law office located?
James S. Perry's law practice is located in Kinston, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Perry handle?
James S. Perry focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James S. Perry practiced law?
James S. Perry has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James S. Perry go to law school?
James S. Perry earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact James S. Perry for a consultation?
You can contact James S. Perry directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James S. Perry received?
James S. Perry's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1980
B.S.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1992

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