Atty. James W. Sheedy

Atty. James W. Sheedy

Phi Delta Phi. Named, Outstanding Young Men of America, 1985-1986.

Charlotte Charlotte 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (980) 270-0899 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James W. Sheedy at a glance

James W. Sheedy is a President based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Driscoll Sheedy, P.A.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, and securities. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1982), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1983), and North Carolina (2011). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1982) and Davidson College (B.A. Oxford, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Named, Outstanding Young Men of America, 1985-1986
  • Guest Speaker, South Carolina Bankruptcy Lawyers Association: 1992, Lender Liability
  • 1993, Trial Practice in the Bankruptcy Court
  • 1997, Conversion and Consummation
  • 1998, Lender Liability Update
  • 2000, Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases

Guest Speaker

  • South Carolina Bar Annual Convention, Business Law Update, Corporation, Banking and Securities section of the Bar, 2005
  • York Technical College, Consumer Law, 2006
  • South Carolina Bar Annual Convention, Banking Law Update and Professionalism and Ethical Considerations in Opinion Practice, Corporation, Banking and Securities section of the Bar, 2007
  • South Carolina Bar Annual Convention, Unauthorized Practice of Law in Commercial Transactions, Corporation, Banking and Securities section of the Bar, 2009
  • Speaker, Municipal Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting 2007 (Thinking Outside the Box - Development Agreements with Big Box Retailers)
  • Requested Guest Speaker, ABA Water Rights Conference, San Diego, CA (to discuss intervention victory in South Carolina v
  • North Carolina, 130 Sup
  • Ct. 854, Jan. 20, 2010), 2011

Board Member

  • York County Public Defender Corporation, 1986-1987
  • Piedmont Legal Services Corporation, 1988-2000
  • Director, South Carolina Legal Services Board, 2010—

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Sheedy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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Creditor Rights & Collections

James W. Sheedy is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in North Carolina →

Securities Law

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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 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 W. Sheedy

Where is James W. Sheedy's law office located?
James W. Sheedy's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Driscoll Sheedy, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Sheedy handle?
James W. Sheedy focuses on business, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James W. Sheedy practiced law?
James W. Sheedy has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James W. Sheedy go to law school?
James W. Sheedy earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Oxford, 1978).
How can I contact James W. Sheedy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James W. Sheedy received?
James W. Sheedy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1982
B.A. Oxford
Davidson College
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
North Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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