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Elizabeth Johnstone James
also known as Libby James, Elizabeth James
About Elizabeth
Biography
I have been a board-certified family law specialist since 2010. I dedicate my practice to family law matters, such as equitable distribution, child custody, child support, alimony, post-separation support, step-parent and family member adoptions, alienation of affection and criminal conversation cases, and post-judgment practice, including contempt motions appeals. You can follow the Horack Talley Family Law Practice Group on Facebook at and instagram at @HTfamilylaw.
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Licensed in South Carolina for 18 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Offit Kurman
2600 One Wells Fargo Center, 301 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Offit Kurman
2600 One Wells Fargo Center, 301 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
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Posted by Laurel | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
LIbby James Kicks Tail
Libby James is an amazing attorney. I hired her during the worst part of my life: my divorce and custody and dispute I was broken and clueless. She fought for me, advised me, and navigated me. She made the worse part of my life bearable. She kicked tail.
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Best choice I've ever made
Libby is a bulldog in divorce cases. She ran circles around my ex's 'country' lawyer, and got me the best settlement package imaginable. We never had to go to court, and she controlled the entire nasty situation after my wife's infidelity. I got the kids, the house, the cars, and alimony payments, an...
Elizabeth Johnstone James's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is smart, kind, caring, professional, ethical, responsive and a heavy hitter. I would refer her to any client in the Charlotte area (or anywhere else) in a second."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Libby. She is an exceptional family law attorney, whether in trial, mediation, or arbitration. She always has her clients' best interests at heart and provides aggressive and zealous representation in all areas of family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had numerous dealings with Libby James as both an opposing counsel and as a parenting coordinator. She is always pleasant to deal with while fighting hard for her clients. She is organized and prepared. I would send a family member to her."
"Elizabeth "Libby" James is a great advocate for her clients, and is highly respected among her fellow family law attorneys. I endorse Libby wholeheartedly."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star-Family Law, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite-Family Law, Business North Carolina
2017
ATHENA Corporate Leadership Honoree, Athena
2014
Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
2006 - 2018
Attorney, Horack Talley
Associations
2005 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Comstock v. Comstock
Education
N/A
University of South Carolina School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 Family Law Section Annual Meeting
Case Law Updates
2015
NCBA Annual Review
Family Law Update
2015
NC Family Law Section Annual Meeting
Case Law Updates
2014
NC Family Law Section Annual Meeting
Case Law Updates
Publications
2018
2017
QC Playground
What is the Role Parent Coordinators Play in a Divorce?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers