$ 300-400 per hour
James W. Narron
About James
Biography
James Narron focuses his practice on estate and trust planning, asset protection, and tax planning and controversies for high net worth individuals. He has broad experience with and is Board-certified in probate issues and corporate governance, and has worked with companies across the southeastern United States. His experience includes numerous appeals and litigation, particularly in state appellate courts.
James speaks and writes frequently on tax issues, and has delivered recent lectures at the Georgia Federal Tax Conference, the Duke Estate Planning Council Annual Seminar, and the Virginia Bar Association Estate Planning and Administration Section Annual Meeting. He currently serves as Vice President of the North Carolina Bar Association.
James is a native of Johnston County and still farms the land that came from his grandfather, where he raises registered South Devon cattle and pine timber. He is active in community and philanthropic endeavors, including recent service as Chairman of the North Carolina Community Foundation, Incorporated.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
60%
50 years | 10,000 cases
Tax
25%
42 years | 10,000 cases
Business
15%
50 years | 10,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 50 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Narron Wenzel, P.A.
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Narron Wenzel, P.A.
102 S. Third Street, PO Box 1567, Smithfield, NC, 27577-1567
Narron Wenzel, P.A.
207 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 457, Benson, NC, 27504
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"I strongly endorse Jimmy Narron. Mr. Narron has a reputation for being one of the best Tax and Estate Planning attorneys in North Carolina, and he is highly regarded by his peers. Beyond being an excellent lawyer, Mr. Narron's dedication to integrity and professionalism in the practice of law serves as an example for younger attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known him as a colleague and friend for over 30 years. He's one of the best tax lawyers anywhere."
"In my opinion, Jim Narron is among the best, if not the best, estate planning, trust, estate administration and tax planning attorney in North Carolina. He has the experience of a trial lawyer, together with the deep technical background needed for estate planning, tax and trust matters. He has spoken on estate planning matters and at many professional venues throughout the United States and has the ability to reduce complex matters to practical applications. I highly endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Citizen Lawyer, North Carolina Bar Association
2006
Citizen of the Year, Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce
2003
Distinguished Citizen--Neusiok District (Johnston County, NC), Boy Scouts of America
1988
Governor's Award for Leadership in Downtown Development, State of North Carolina
1987
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
1965
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
1970 - 1973
Lieutenant--Line Officer, United States Navy
Associations
2004 - Present
Campbell UniversityMember of Presidential Board of Advisors
2003 - Present
Johnston Community CollegeBoard Member
2002 - Present
Public Library of Smithfield and Johnston CountyBoard Member
1995 - Present
First-Citizens Bank and Trust CompanyMember, Advisory Board of Directors, Smithfield
1989 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate CounselFellow
2009 - 2013
North Carolina Community Foundation, Inc.Chairman of the Board of Directors
1995 - 1997
North Carolina State BarCouncilor
1993 - 1995
North Carolina State Bar Specialty Certification Committee for Estate Planning and Probate LawChairman
1992 - 1994
NC Bar Association Tax and Estate Planning CLE CommitteeMember
1992 - 1995
NC Bar Association Committee on CLEMember
1991 - 1991
Eleventh Judicial District (NC) Bar AssociationPresident
1990 - 1990
Johnston County, North Carolina, Bar AssociationPresident
1988 - 2007
Johnston County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control AuthorityMember
1984 - 1996
Campbell University Law SchoolAdjunct Professor
Sample of Legal Cases
Keyes v. Johnson, NC Supreme Court, 2013 NC LEXIS 339
fees denied to counsel requesting same
Holland v. Horne, 695 S.E.2d 760 (N.C. 2010), aff'g. 690 S.E.2d 559 (N.C. App. 2009) (
trial court decision in favor of defendants affirmed
Hinnant v. Philips, 184 N.C. App. 241 (2007)
Plaintiff (client) prevailed
Crisp v. Eastern Mtge. Inv. Co., 179 N.C. App. 213 (2006)
claim barred
Johnson v. Stanley, 96 N.C. App. 72 (1989)
Defendant (client) prevailed
Killette v. Raemell's Sewing Apparel, Inc., 93 N.C. App. 162 (1988)
Bank prevailed
McFayden v. Olive, 89 N.C. App. 545 (1988)
Defendant (client) prevailed
Moffett v. Daniels, 80 N.C. App. 516 (1986)
Plaintiff (client) prevailed
Johnson v. Johnson, 67 N.C.App. 250 (1984)
Defendant (client) prevailed
Liles v Byrd Logging Co., 59 N.C. App. 330 (1982)
trial court decision in favor of defendants affirmed
Hill v. Lassiter, 51 N.C.App. 34 (1981)
Affirmed in part; reversed in part
State v. Snead, 295 N.C. 615 (1978)
Conviction upheld
State v. Snead, 35 N.C. App. 724 (1978)
Conviction upheld
State v. Selph, 33 N.C. App. 157 (1977)
Co
Education
1983
New York University
LL.M.
1975
Wake Forest University School of Law
J.D. (cum laude)
1970
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Virginia Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section
Virginia Asset Protection for the Common Man
2010
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Southeast Regional Meeting
Trustee Appointment and Removal--North Carolina Perspective
2009
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section, Domestic Violence Task Force Committee
Irrevocable Trusts--for Family Lawyers (QPRTs, GRATs, IDGTs, CLTs, CRTs, ILITs
2009
Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section
Colorado Asset Protection for the Common Man
2005
Duke University Estate Planning Conference
Asset Protection for the Common Man
2003
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
Using the New Statute to Amend Revocable Trusts; Practical Uses of Disclaimers
2003
North Carolina Bar Association Hot Topics Seminar
Modification and Termination of Irrevocable Trusts
2002
South Carolina Planned Giving Council
What Makes a Client a Charitable Donor
2002
Duke University Estate Planning Conference
Drafting and Using Powers of Attorney in Real Life Situations
2002
American Bankers Association National Trust School
Subchapter J: Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates
2001
Virginia Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section
Tax Traps for Estate Planning Counsel
2001
American Bankers Association Trust, Estate, and Marketing Conference, San Francisco
Gift Tax Update--Planning for 2001
2000
IRS National Estate and Gift Tax CPE
Transfer Tax Planning Issues--Including Delay in Funding Marital Trusts
2000
Georgia Bar Association Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section Annual Meeting
Gift Strategies and Pitfalls
2000
American Bankers Association Asset Management and Marketing Conference, New Yorke
Gift Planning Strategies for the New Millennium
1999
Virginia Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section
Gift Planning for 2000 and Beyond
1999
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
The Lawyer's Duty to the Tax System--Considerations for Probate Counsel
1998
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
Estate Planning with Powers of Attorney
1996
Queens College Estate Planners Day
Planning for Lifetime Gifts
1995
North Carolina Bar Association, Tax Law Section
Capital Gains Review
1995
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section, Domestic Violence Task Force Committee
Transfer and Redemption Issues--Unintended Tax Consequences
1994
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Stock Redemptions in Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Structure and Judicial Authority
1993
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
Working with the Clerk of Superior Court as 'Judge of Probate'
1993
Duke University Estate Planning Conference
Structuring an Inter Vivos Gift Program
1991
North Carolina Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section
Planning for Death, Disability, and Retirement
1991
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
The Surviving Spouse's Right to Dissent in North Carolina
1990
Duke University Estate Planning Conference
Estate Planning for, and with, Installment Sales and Installment Notes
1989
Farm, Ranch and Agribusiness Bankruptcy Institute
Tax Considerations for the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987
1987
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
Income in Respect of a Decedent
Publications
2011
The Will and the Way (NCBA)
A Primer on Disclaimer of Joint Interests (with Jason Wenzel)
2000
34 Univ. of Miami Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, Ch. 15
Non-Charitable Inter Vivos Gifts--A Plan for Tax Relief
1994
The Will and the Way (NCBA)
Jurisdiction and Appeals from the Clerk in Probate Matters
1992
National Business Institute--0J19004
Tax Considerations in Administering North Carolina Estates
1992
National Business Insttute--09J11001/09J11002
Planning for Income in Respect of a Decedent
1990
North Carolina Elder Law: The Basics and Beyond--National Business Institute
Wills: The Essentials
1989
Agricultural Law Update
Relief under Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 Can Cause Cancellation of Indebtedness Income
1986
8 Campbell University Law Review 173
Estate Planning Considerations for the North Carolina Principal and Income Act
1981
3 Campbell University Law Review 29
Installment Land Contracts in North Carolina
Languages
English