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James W Zisa

Licensed for 38 years

Child custody Lawyer at Carolina Beach, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody

908third St S, Carolina Beach, NC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

Licensed in North Carolina for 38 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1987

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

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Law Offices of James W Zisa

908third St S, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428-5345

Law Offices of James W Zisa

Po Box 20155, Winston Salem, NC, 27120-0155

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James W Zisa's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Unproductive Attorney

He was hired to represent my daughter in child custody. He nor his office staff (para legal) followed up or responded to repeat requests. Blatantly lied about conversations that never happened. Went to court and he made a deal with the opposing attorney without discussing it or having permission. He ...sent one billing statement in a 2 year period and there was no accounting whatsoever of his charges. He was paid up front in full but did nothing but go to court 1 time. Horrible attorney and is no advocate for women as he claims to be on Facebook and magazine articles and TV commercials. The para legal is a liar and very unprofessional.

Posted by Sharon | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Way overpriced and not honest

Jim Zisa represented me in a divorce case and only had my case for 4 months. We never went to court and settled before. He charged me over 30,000 and never gave me a bill, but instead took it out of my settlement without asking me. I think he is a crook & tries to take advantage of women that have a ...little money he can get his hands on...beware of this attorney!

Posted by Michelle | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Best Attorney in Wilmington

I previously paid a substantial amount of money to another attorney who hopelessly mucked up my case. Jim was able to correct the egregious amount of money I was paying in alimony to my ex AND get me more time with my child. You will not regret hiring him.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Brilliant Lawyer - Great Result

I have hired Jim twice now to help with a very high conflict custody case. Every time my ex hires the next best, toughest, scariest or meanest lawyer in town, Jim deals them. He is prepared, thoughtful: he wins and makes it look easy. One of my cases went all the way to the Court Of Appeals: Jim... lent a guiding hand every step of the way and win, again. Hire him before your ex does

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2014 | Child Custody

Doesn't do what he says he'll do - no follow through

Came out of the gate running but when it came to actually doing something he was MIA. Kept us hanging for 2+ years. Involved in a high conflict child custody situation in which he was given more than sufficient information and evidence to work with but he never actually did anything he said he was go...ing to do. I lost quite a bit of time with my kids because he didn't respond to phone calls, e-mails in a timely manner and the matter is still unresolved even after working with Jim for over 4 years.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Disbarment issued in NC, 2019

updated on 04/18/2019

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the North Carolina State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

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Campbell University

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North Carolina State University

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