About James C

James C. "Jim" White is the founding attorney of J.C — White Law Group PLLC, a boutique firm located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 2003, Jim is understood for his expertise in complex business litigation, insolvency, and financial disputes. His company serves clients throughout the state, addressing intricate legal challenges with precision and commitment. Jim earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Public Policy from Duke University in 2003, equipping him with a robust legal and analytical basis. Prior to his law school training, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from St. John's College in 1980, the place he developed his crucial wondering skills.

Before setting up J.C. White Law Group, Jim labored as a studies analyst at McKinsey & Company. This role allowed him to grow a robust basis in analyzing complex enterprise issues, a skill that he has effectively translated into his legal practice. In his recent practice, Jim focuses on high-stakes commercial disputes, which includes fraud instances, highbrow property disputes, and litigation involving monetary institutions. His talent is further underscored by his designation as a Board Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy Law. Additionally, he serves as a Subchapter V Bankruptcy Trustee in small business instances within the Middle District of North Carolina, demonstrating his commitment to helping agencies in monetary distress. As a North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC) Certified Mediator, Jim focuses on mediating bankruptcy and monetary legal proceedings cases.

This offers opportunity pathways to resolution. Jim's contributions to the legal field have not long past unnoticed. Since 2015, he has been listed in North Carolina top-rated attorneys list for General Litigation, and in 2025, he was recognized in The leading attorneys list in America for Bankruptcy. In 2012, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly honored him as a Leader within the Law, highlighting his influence within the state's legal community. These accolades reflect his dedication to excellence and his peers' popularity of his skills and contributions. Beyond his legal practice, Jim is actively involved in the legal community. He has served at the North Carolina Bar Association's Bankruptcy Council and is a member of the NCDRC Certified Mediator panel.

His company, J.C. White Law Group, is located at one hundred Europa Drive, Suite 401, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Jim's unique combination of analytical rigor and litigation talent positions him as an advocate in complicated business disputes. Clients cost his understanding of intricate situations and his tireless dedication to achieving favorable outcomes, making him a depended on best friend of their legal journeys.

Education

Duke University School of Law

Accepted Jurisdictions

North Carolina

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court · Admitted 2003
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina U.S. District Court · Admitted 2003
U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court · Admitted 2003
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2006

Types of Cases Handled

Complex Commercial Litigation Bankruptcy Financial Disputes

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation

Certifications & Awards

Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law

North Carolina State Bar

Professional Associations

North Carolina State Bar

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 100 Europa Drive Suite 401 Chapel Hill NC 27517