James D. Gillespie

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James D. Gillespie

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Elkin, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +2 more

P.O. Box 771, 124 W Main St, Elkin, NC

About James

Biography

Serving Northwest North Carolina since 1980.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Workers Compensation 20%

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 45 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Neaves & Gillespie, P.A.

P.O. Box 771, 124 W Main St, Elkin, NC, 28621-3433

neavesandgillespie.com

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James D. Gillespie's Reviews

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Posted by Joe | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wouldn't Trust the Future of My Family with anyone else.

I live in the county Elkin NC is located. I have been aware of James Gillespie Practice for nearly 30 years. His experience, professionalism, and knowledgeable about the law and court system is well known. As a result when it came time to hire an attorney myself in regards to a divorce involving ...traumatic custody issues, I knew I couldn't trust the safety and future of my children to anyone with less experience and knowledge of the law and court proceedings. James is always professional. I often shared my opinions on our court proceedings and he always listened. He was very polite in guiding me about the proceedings. While I didn't always understand why we were doing what we were doing as a father, I knew I could trust him. I told him as we went in, I am trusting you with our children the most important part of my life. I couldn't have done it without him. He stood with me many times in a long drawn out court battle, never wavering in his vigilance for the best interest of our children. While it was difficult, in the end the courts determined it was in the best interest of the children that I have custody. We still work as a family to get through some things, but because of Jame's professionalism and watchful eye in our case I am no longer concerned with the safety of our children. I now carry Jame's business cards with me and when I hear of anyone needing an attorney, I am quick to recommend him and pass them a card. I would highly recommend James Gillespie to anyone who needs an attorney regarding Family, Criminal Defense or Personal Injury. Quickly in regards to the personal injury, I had an occasion to need a personal injury lawyer in the state of VA. I hired one of the highest recommended lawyers from Blacksburg VA. While he was working my case around 2001, he asked if I knew James Gillespie. I said yes I did. The attorney told me if you or anyone ever needs a personal injury lawyer in NC, tell them to hire James Gillespie. The VA attorney told me James argued a case against him once and he had never had anyone do as good a job as James did against him arguing a personal injury case.

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James D. Gillespie's Lawyer Endorsements

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N. Hudspeth

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James is a concerned and zealous advocate for his clients, in the family law area and other areas of practice. He has the demeanor, knowledge and experience to work through the most difficult problems that arise."

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Thomas Flippin

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"James is a solid advocate for his clients."

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John Willardson

General practice lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James Gillespie is a highly experienced and well respected attorney. He is intelligent, well prepared, diligent, honest and reliable. Although he is a forceful advocate for his clients, Mr. Gillespie is always courteous, dignified and professional in his dealings with the court and with his fellow attorneys. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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N. Hudspeth

Family lawyer

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Ronald Ferrell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Flippin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jo Dejournette

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Thomas Fagerli

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Frank Zachary

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Patrick Casstevens

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Donna Terrell

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Willardson

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Brandi Dirusso

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2013

Client Distinction Award, Lawyers.com

2012

Favorite Attorney, Good News Journal

1983

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1981

Curia Honoris, Cumberland School of Law

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Partner, Neaves & Gillespie, P.A.

Associations

2000 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Surry County Bar Association

Member

Education

1980

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2001

Employee Seminar

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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