Atty. Jim Siemens
Jim Siemens is a seasoned problem solver and Certified Family Law Specialist who leads clients through the complexities of family law with integrity and professionalism. Since establishing his practice in Asheville in 1994, Jim has combined litigation skill with a collaborative approach, guiding clients through divorce, child custody, support matters, and high-stakes appellate cases.
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Jim Siemens is a Managing Partner based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Siemens Family Law Group. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on child custody, family law, adoption, prenup, and paternity. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1994). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Siemens is a seasoned problem solver and Certified Family Law Specialist who leads clients through the complexities of family law with integrity and professionalism
- Since establishing his practice in Asheville in 1994, Jim has combined litigation skill with a collaborative approach, guiding clients through divorce, child custody, support matters, and high-stakes appellate cases
- He emphasizes value-based leadership, transparency, and accountability, building positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and the judiciary
- Recognized for his ethical advocacy and commitment to core values, Jim brings both tenacity and diplomacy to each case, tailoring his strategy to each client’s unique circumstances
- His distinguished career features multiple published appellate successes, as well as honors such as Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, Super Lawyers, Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, and Best Lawyers in America
- Outside the courtroom, Jim invests in his community, serving on local boards and supporting charitable organizations
- He is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and Tulane University Law School, and is also a certified family financial mediator
- Jim balances his professional success with an active family life in Asheville, sharing a passion for mountain sports and community engagement
- Divorce and Separation for High-Income Professionals in North Carolina Siemens Family Law Group is a family law firm based in Asheville, North Carolina
- We represent high-income professionals — physicians, surgeons, executives, and business owners — throughout Western North Carolina and statewide
- Our attorneys handle cases involving complex marital estates: medical and professional practices, executive compensation packages, closely held businesses, deferred income, multiple real estate holdings, and retirement assets across a range of account types
- Cases at this income level require a different kind of representation
- The stakes are higher, the financial structures are more complex, and the analytical demands — on classification, valuation and tax consequence and distribution— are substantially greater than in a typical divorce
- This guide explains how North Carolina law applies across the three primary domains of high-income divorce: child custody and support, spousal support and alimony, and equitable distribution of marital assets
- Our goal in publishing this guide is straightforward: we want prospective clients to understand the law before they walk through our door
- Informed clients make better decisions, reach better settlements, and get through the process more efficiently
- Who We Represent Medical doctors and surgeons (Mission Health, private practice, employed physicians) Executives and professionals with equity compensation, bonuses, or deferred income Business owners and partners in closely held companies Real estate investors and developers High-earning professionals across Western North Carolina and statewide
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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 Asheville 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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