Atty. James Thomas West

Atty. James Thomas West

Mr. James Thomas West is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, slip and fall and 5 other areas of law.

Lillington Lillington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas West at a glance

James Thomas West is a Partner based in Lillington, North Carolina, practicing at Kelly & West, P.A.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1981) and Campbell University (B.B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Harnett County Bar Association North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Lillington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Thomas West is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, slip and fall and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Campbell University in 1973, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Kelly & West, P.A. in Lillington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas West's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Thomas West is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James Thomas West is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in North Carolina →

Wrongful Death

James Thomas West is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

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 Thomas West is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Thomas West is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Lillington 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 Thomas West

Where is James Thomas West's law office located?
James Thomas West's law practice is located in Lillington, North Carolina. The firm is Kelly & West, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas West handle?
James Thomas West focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Thomas West practiced law?
James Thomas West has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Thomas West go to law school?
James Thomas West earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James Thomas West for a consultation?
You can contact James Thomas West 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 Thomas West received?
James Thomas West's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 1981
B.B.A.
Campbell University
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1999

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