James M. "Jim" Iseman Jr.
About James M. Iseman Jr.
James M. Iseman Jr. is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. James M. Iseman Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Bell, Davis & Pitt PA
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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