Atty. James Wade Harrison
Best Lawyers'® 2013 Greensboro Family Law "Lawyer of the Year". North Carolina Bar Association, Citizen Lawyer 2009.
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About James Wade Harrison at a glance
James Wade Harrison is a Member based in Burlington, North Carolina, practicing at Harrison Whitaker PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979) and U.S. Court for the Middle District of North Carolina (1983). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1979) and University of North Carolina (B.A. Political, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association Alamance County Bar Association. Serands clients in Burlington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Best Lawyers'® 2013 Greensboro Family Law "Lawyer of the Year"
- North Carolina Bar Association, Citizen Lawyer 2009
- Woodward/White's The Best Lawyers in America* in Family Law, 2006-Present
- Selected for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers in the practice of Family Law, 2006-Present
- Community Leadership Award, Alamance Bar Association
- Born in Asheville, North Carolina
- Maintains an AV® Preeminent ™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell (the highest peer review competence and ethical rating possible)
- Married Ellen S. Harrison, two children Evan and Allison
- North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law (1992-Present)
- AAML Certified Arbitrator (2000-Present)
- Family Financial Issues Mediator Certification
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Burlington 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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