Atty. James William Norment

Atty. James William Norment

Mr. James William Norment is a lawyer practicing education law, government relations, zoning, planning and land use and 3 other areas of law.

New Bern New Bern 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About James William Norment at a glance

James William Norment is a Member based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Ward and Smith, P.A. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, education, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Caro (2001). Educated at The University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2001) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James William Norment is a lawyer practicing education law, government relations, zoning, planning and land use and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Ward and Smith, P.A in New Bern, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James William Norment's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Norment 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.

James William Norment is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

James William Norment is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James William Norment is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James William Norment is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 New Bern 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 William Norment

Where is James William Norment's law office located?
James William Norment's law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. The firm is Ward and Smith, P.A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Norment handle?
James William Norment focuses on business, zoning, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James William Norment practiced law?
James William Norment has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James William Norment go to law school?
James William Norment earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James William Norment for a consultation?
You can contact James William Norment 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 William Norment received?
James William Norment's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Caro
Admitted: 2001

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