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James R. Vann

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James obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Trust Management from Campbell University in May, 1986. Prior to attending law school, James was a Personal Banker and Assistant Branch Manager with Wachovia Bank. He then obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1990 from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. After working with another law firm for approximately two years, James started his own law firm in 1993, representing clients in almost every county of North Carolina. The firm changed its name to Vann & Sheridan, LLP, Attorneys at Law in 1998 and currently has Attorneys who handle creditors’ rights, construction litigation, contract law, business planning business succession estate planning, business formation, non-profit and association work and civil litigation matters.

Principal area(s) of practice:

James’ law practice concentrates on creditors’ rights, business law and planning and succession, and civil commercial litigation. Through the family business, James learned at an early age the value of sound business judgment. When representing creditors, business and corporate clients, James strives to consider business and economic issues, as well as the legal issues.

N.C. Bar Activities:

Member of the N.C. Bar Association
Member and Past Chair of the Law Practice Management Section
Business Law Section, Construction Law Section, and Real Property Section
Member of the Bench/Bar Liaison Committee

Other Legal Affiliations:

Member of the 10th Judicial District and Wake County Bar Association
Member of the Professionalism Committee of the Wake County Bar Association
American Bankruptcy Institute Member
American Bar Association Member
American Bar Association Construction Industry Section, Law Practice Management Section and Litigation Section
Commercial Law League Member
Association Executives of North Carolina Member.

Civic Activities:

James is an active member of Hayes Barton Baptist church, Deacon, former Chair of the Diaconate, Sunday School Teacher, Men’s Monday Night Bible Study Facilitator, and is active in other areas of service.

James has been involved in the YMCA of the Triangle since 1992 and has been an active leader and former Chair of the “We Build People” campaign which raises money to assist children and families in attending camps, learning opportunities and other activities within the YMCA.

James is active with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. He is a graduate of Leadership Raleigh, former Chair of Leadership Raleigh 24 and is the Chair-Elect for Leadership Raleigh Alumni. He also currently serves on their Board of Directors.

James and his wife have two fantastic children who they love dearly!

Education Background:

Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University Year: 1990
Degree: Juris Doctorate
Undergraduate: Campbell University Year: 1986
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration with a Certificate in Trust Management

Hobbies:

Yard Work, Running, Bicycling, and spending time with his wife, daughter and son.