James H. "Jim" Jeffries IV
About James H. Jeffries IV
James H. Jeffries IV is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. James H. Jeffries IV is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Communications Law
- Energy Law
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1988 and Duke University, BA, graduated 1980
Location: Charlotte, NC
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