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About James W. Hovis at a glance
James W. Hovis is a Member based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1980). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1980) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James W. Hovis is a lawyer practicing tax, bankruptcy / debt, debt / lending agreements and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at Moore & Van Allen PLLC in Charlotte, NC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Hovis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Hovis is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James W. Hovis is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James W. Hovis is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →
James W. Hovis is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Charlotte 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 venue, 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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