Area of Practice
Family Law

Profile
Certified Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Libby James practices in Family Law with emphasis on alimony, post-separation support, equitable distribution, separation agreements, premarital agreements, child support, child custody, contempt motions, qualified domestic relations orders, name changes, and domestic violence protective orders. Ms. James is also admitted to practice in the Western District of North Carolina, and in the State of South Carolina.

While in law school, Ms. James’s honors and activities included Moot Court, Associate Justice (2004-2005); S.C. Journal of International Law and Business, Student Works Editor (2004-2005); G.G. Dowling Scholarship recipient; Pro Bono Board; and the CALI Award, Advanced Civil Procedure.

Education
J.D., University of South Carolina, 2005
B.A., Honors Political Science, University of Tennessee, 2002, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

Bar Admission
North Carolina, 2005; South Carolina, 2007

Professional Affiliations
Mecklenburg County Bar 
North Carolina State Bar Association
South Carolina Bar
American Bar Association