James D. "Jim" Wall, Business Attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Health Care
Winston Salem, NC
Practicing business in Winston Salem since 1989.
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- Years practicing
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James D. "Jim" Wall is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Health Care. James has over 37 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Business · Health Care
- Handles Business and Health Care matters from Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Greensboro) (2012).
About James D. "Jim" Wall: James D. "Jim" Wall is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Health Care. James has over 37 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
James's practice areas in Winston Salem
James concentrates on business and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina
James takes business matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina
James takes health care matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
James D. "Jim" Wall, business attorney serving Winston Salem
James D. "Jim" Wall is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Health Care. James has over 37 years of legal experience. James works from Winston Salem, North Carolina and takes on business matters across the region.
Jim Wall represents entrepreneurs and businesses in a wide array of transactions and governance issues. He has significant experience representing health care providers and other clients in the health care field including owners and managers of long-term care facilities, management service organizations, providers of clinical research and local management entities. He has extensive experience helping providers and MSOs navigate North Carolina’s corporate practice of medicine doctrine. He also has assisted health care entities address recapitalization and insolvency issues. Additionally, Jim assists executives in connection with their employment relationships, including negotiation of employment and separation agreements.
Prior to being a founding member of Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, Jim founded and managed Wall Babcock LLP. Prior to that, Jim practiced as a partner with Kilpatrick Stockton in its corporate and health care departments. Earlier in his career, Jim was a shareholder and director of Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A. where he practiced in the firm’s corporate, health care and insolvency sections.
Jim is a 1986 graduate of the College of William and Mary, where he was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business honor society. He is a 1989 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia.
How James handles business matters
Jim Wall represents entrepreneurs and businesses in a wide array of transactions and governance issues. He has significant experience representing health care providers and other clients in the health care field including owners and managers of long-term care facilities, management service organizations, providers of clinical research and local management entities. He has extensive experience…
Who James represents
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and health care matters in Winston Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where James studied and practices
College of William & Mary
B.B.A. · 1986
University of Virginia
J.D · 1989
Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
Virginia, Virginia S
2014 · ACTIVE
North Carolina, Nort
1991 · ACTIVE
Georgia, State Bar o
1989 · ACTIVE
James studied at B.B.A. in College of William & Mary and J.D in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
James completed B.B.A. in College of William & Mary and J.D in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
James's legal honors and published work
James has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Greensboro)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud and Abuse
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Joint Ventures
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Physicians
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Practice Acquisition
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Greensboro) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026).
Locations
James D. "Jim" Wall's office in Winston-Salem
James's primary office is at 370 Knollwood Street, Suite 600, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire James D. "Jim" Wall — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James D. "Jim" Wall
How much does it cost to hire James for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Winston Salem?
James is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new business clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Winston Salem, Raleigh and Charlotte in North Carolina
James handles business matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
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