James F. Wyatt, III

James F. Wyatt, III: Attorney with Wyatt & Blake, L.L.P.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Wyatt & Blake, LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina (1986 to present); Associate with Bobby Lee Cook, Sr., Cook & Palmour, Summerville, Georgia (1984-1986); Law Clerk for United States District Court Judge Harold L. Murphy (1982-1984); Member, Moot Court Board (1981-1982); Executive Editor, Duke Law Journal

Awards/Honors: Best Lawyers' Charlotte Litigation: Banking and Finance "Lawyer of the Year" (2014); The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013); The Best Lawyers in America: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation-Antitrust, Litgiation-Banking and Finance, and Litigation - Securities (2013); Best Lawyers Charlotte Criminal Defense: White-Collar "Lawyer of the Year" (2011); Elected to Membership in American College of Trial Lawyers (2008-present); Listed by Corporate Counsel as one of the Top Lawyers in Bet the Company Litigation (2008-present); Listed as one of North Carolina's "Superlawyers" Charlotte Magazine (2005-present); "Legal Elite - Up On The Law" (North Carolina's Best Criminal Defense Lawyer), Business North Carolina (2005); Listed as one of North Carolina's best lawyers - "Legal Elite", Business North Carolina (2004); "These Are The City's Best Lawyers", Charlotte Magazine (1999); Board of Governors, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (1997-2000); Chairman and Member, Federal Bar Advisory Council (1996-2001); The Best Lawyers in America in White Collar Criminal Defense, Non-White Collar Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation and Bet-The-Company Litigation (1994-present); "The Verdict Is In: Charlotte's Top Young Attorneys", The Business Journal (one of six lawyers profiled) (May 1992); Bar Register of Preeminent Civil and Criminal Trial Attorneys, Martindale Hubbell (1991-present); Criminal Law Section of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (President (1994-1995), Vice-President (1993-1994), Secretary (1992-1993), Chairman, Lawyer's Assistance Committee (1991-1992)); Selected as Speaker for North Carolina State Bar "All-Star Criminal Defense Lawyers" Seminar (topic: Closing Arguments) (1991)

Legal Community/Activities: Trustee - McKnight Education Trust Foundation; Member of the Fourth Circuit CJA Appellate Panel Committee, appointed by the Fourth Circuit Court Judges (2007-present); Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of the Federal Defenders of Western North Carolina, Inc., the federal defender organization for the Western District of North Carolina (2004-2008)
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Civil and Criminal Trial Practice
  • White Collar Criminal Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Vanderbilt University, B.S., Salutatorian, 1978; Vanderbilt University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1978
Law School Attended:
Duke University, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Georgia; 1986, North Carolina; 1982, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
Memberships:
North Carolina State Bar; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; American College of Trial Lawyers (Member, 2008); North Carolina Advocates for Justice (Member, Board of Governors, 1996-1999; President, Criminal Law Section, 1994-1995)
Birth Information:
March 19, 1958
ISLN:
902600018

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/07/22 in White Collar Crime

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/28/21 in Criminal Law

    James is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in over 40 years of practice .He has ALL the skills!!! When it comes to hiring someone to work with a long time client and friend, in a situation that scares to hell out of everyone, James is perfe... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/08/21 in Litigation

    Incredible lawyer, advocate and professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/08/21 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/08/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/08/21 in White Collar Crime

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/21 in White Collar Crime

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/21 in White Collar Crime

    One of the best in Charlotte and has been for many years

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  • 1.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/09/14 in Criminal Defense

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As a relator engaged in a national qui tam "whistleblower" healthcare case, my excellent out of state counsel were looking for local expertise to assist. They told me all of their trusted legal contac...

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980-270-2659  Phone

704-331-0773  Fax

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