Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Divorce is a difficult time for families. Whether you need to file for divorce, or your spouse has already done so, you likely have many concerns and questions. Who will have custody of the children? How much will child support be? How is property di... Read More
• Child Custody and Visitation
  I hired Jennifer Davis Hammond to help me through my divorce and child custody matters. She was very helpful and professional throughout the entire process. Having never experienced anything like this before, I had no idea what to expect. She and her assistants kept me informed and worked closely with me every step of the way. She is very genuine, honest and fair and practices with integrity and compassion. I would certainly recommend her to anyone I know.
• Spousal Support
  Do future bonuses count for alimony? It depends. North Carolina family law attorneys must prove bonuses occur “on a consistent basis”; otherwise, case law excludes the same. In Finn v. Finn, the issue was whether the husband, a Wells Fargo executive, was required to pay alimony to his spouse, a former nurse and homemaker, after a twenty... Read More

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  We are attorneys who understand key facts, the applicable law, and the legal system as a whole. We are true trial lawyers. Our attorneys include a Board Certified Federal and State Criminal Law Specialist who was selected a Super Lawyer by other lawyers and a Board Certified Family Law Specialist. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys have often been called on to teach other lawyers at continuing legal education seminars. Our staff has over 65 combined years of legal experience and includes a Board Certified Paralegal.
• DUI/DWI
  James A. Davis is the only attorney in Rowan County to have attained the stringent specialist certification requirements for federal and state criminal law. Only 62 attorneys out of the approximately 15,000 practicing statewide in North Carolina have achieved this distinction. James A. Davis II is not only highly skilled in DWI, civil, and criminal defense, he shares his knowledge with other attorneys through CLE seminars.
• Traffic Violations
  When I got my speeding ticket in Rowan, I thought I was going to lose my license and face a criminal conviction on my record. I had lost track of my speed and was going way too fast. Luckily, I was referred to James Davis. He pulled off a minor miracle. I kept my license and my ticket was reduced from a criminal charge to an infraction. Thanks to James, I get to keep my license and money in my pocket rather than seeing my insurance premiums go through the roof. He assured me from the beginning that he would get the best possible outcome and he delivered. I highly recommend James!
• Robbery
  Expert evidence remains a high burden under Rule 702. On April 7, 2020, the North Carolina Court of Appeals held a trial court committed legal error in admitting an expert’s fingerprint testimony for the prosecution.1 In Koiyan, the defendant was indicted for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.2 Part of the facts elicited at trial included an expert... Read More
• White Collar Crimes
  Some crimes, such as certain white-collar crimes or crimes involving drugs or firearms, may be prosecuted under either state or federal law. Other crimes involve the violation of federal statutes and are always dealt with by federal prosecutors and j... Read More
• Misdemeanors
  Being charged with a crime in North Carolina is a serious matter. While felonies, some of which carry mandatory prison time, are the most serious crimes, misdemeanors may also have long-term consequences. Any criminal conviction can cost you your emp... Read More
• Drug Crimes
  On December 15, 2020, the N.C. Court of Appeals held that an immunity from prosecution statute does not apply to a drug possession charge when a defendant failed to raise the defense of immunity during trial after she overdosed, sought medical assistance, and evidence was gathered therefrom. See State v. Osborne, ___ N.C. App. ___, 2020 N.C. App. L... Read More
• Murder
  If charged with murder in North Carolina under state or federal law, you are dealing with the most serious felony charge possible. You could be facing life in prison or even the death penalty. Even if you are given a lighter sentence or are convicted... Read More

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Employment Contract
  Most people enter into contracts on a regular basis: contracts to buy or sell property, perform or receive services, employment contracts, rental agreements, leases, and more. Most of the time the parties to the contracts do what they’ve agreed... Read More

Health Law

• Personal Injury
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Wills
  We have been litigating these, and many other civil issues for nearly seven decades. We understand the complicated legal process, and have a record of success that speaks for itself. We provide dedicated support and powerful advocacy for our clients at every step of the legal process, including filing or responding to pleadings; dealing with discovery; alternative dispute resolution processes like arbitration and mediation; settlement negotiations; trial; post-trial relief; and the appeals process.
• Probate