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.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- 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 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 →
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 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.
Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Kinston or all attorneys in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about James S. Perry
Where is James S. Perry's law office located?
What practice areas does James S. Perry handle?
How long has James S. Perry practiced law?
Where did James S. Perry go to law school?
How can I contact James S. Perry for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has James S. Perry received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.