About James Thomas

James Thomas West is a seasoned personal damage attorney based in Lillington, North Carolina. With over four decades of legal experience, he has devoted his practice to personal damage, medical negligence claims, and workers' compensation cases. His in depth knowledge and commitment to his clients have made him a respected determine within the legal network. West earned his law degree from Campbell University School of Law in 1978, graduating cum laude and rating second in his class. His academic excellence was recognized with the prestigious Corpus Juris Secundum Award for outstanding scholastic achievement. Additionally, he contributed to the Campbell Law Review as a candidate member at some point of his time in law school. Prior to law school, Mr.

West obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Campbell University in 1973, graduating magna cum laude. This robust educational foundation gave him the analytical skills important for navigating complicated legal matters. His dedication to professional improvement is evident through his active club in several legal organizations, which includes the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, and the Harnett County Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, which reflect his dedication to staying current with legal trends and advocating for justice. In recognition of his contributions to the legal field, Mr. West received a Distinguished rating from attorney rating service in 2016, proof of his high ethical standards and professional excellence. That identical year, he was honored as one of the "Most Honored Professionals" by the American Registry.

These accolades underscore his popularity as a professional attorney who prioritizes the needs of his clients. His areas of practice embody many instances, which includes medical negligence claims, personal damage, and employees' damages — This lets the attorney represent clients facing a number of challenges. Mr. West's legal expertise spans severa kinds of instances — He handles delivery injuries, clinical misdiagnosis, pharmacy errors, and surgical errors. Additionally, he represents clients concerned in animal and dog bite incidents, brain accidents, automobile accidents, structure injuries, motorcycle injuries, premises liability, truck accidents, and wrongful death claims. His complete strategy ensures that clients receive the eye and representation they deserve, regardless of the complexity in their cases. Outside of his legal practice, Mr.

West is actively concerned in his network. He is a Mason and a member of the Divine Street Methodist Church in Dunn, the place he contributes to various network initiatives. He is married to Betsy Coats, and together they have got two children, Elizabeth and James. This family-orientated approach reflects his values and commitment to creating a sure effect both in and out of the courtroom.

Education

Campbell Law School

J.D.

Accepted Jurisdictions

North Carolina

Court Admissions

North Carolina Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Workers' Compensation

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeal

Professional Associations

North Carolina State Bar

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Harnett County Bar Association

has membership Current

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

has membership Current

North Carolina Bar Association

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 900 South Main Street P.O. Box 1118 Lillington NC 27546

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