Atty. Melanie M. James

Atty. Melanie M. James

Ms. Melanie M.

Hertford Hertford 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Melanie M. James at a glance

Melanie M. James is a trusts, employment, real estate, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Hertford, North Carolina. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1986). Educated at University of North Carolina (B.A., 1992) and Norman A. Wiggins School of Law (J.D., 1986). Serands clients in Hertford, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Melanie M. James is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, trusts and estates, employment / labor and 2 other areas of law
  • Melanie received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1992, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Melanie practices in Hertford, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie M. James's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Melanie M. James is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Melanie M. James is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

Melanie M. James is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Melanie M. James is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Melanie M. James is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Hertford 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 Melanie M. James

Where is Melanie M. James's law office located?
Melanie M. James's law practice is located in Hertford, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie M. James handle?
Melanie M. James focuses on trusts, employment, real estate, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Melanie M. James practiced law?
Melanie M. James has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Melanie M. James go to law school?
Melanie M. James earned their education at (B.A., 1992); (J.D., 1986).
How can I contact Melanie M. James for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1992
J.D.
Norman A. Wiggins School of Law
- 1986

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1986

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