James P. "Jim" McLoughlin, Jr.

James P. "Jim" McLoughlin, Jr.


Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Recognized since 2009

Charlotte, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Litigation - Antitrust

Litigation - Banking and Finance

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Litigation - Securities

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
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Jim McLoughlin brings commitment, passion, and more than 35 years of cutting-edge experience to the civil disputes, criminal investigations, and trials that he strives to resolve for clients. Jim’s critical thinking, relentless preparation, and experienced perspective delivers effective results for clients.

Jim has dedicated his career to winning civil and criminal cases. He has prosecuted and defended dozens of appeals. Jim advocates for clients in regulatory and criminal investigations and cases conducted by the Department of Justice, the SEC, the IRS, the CFTC, and various state attorneys general among others. When an internal investigation is the best path forward, he brings all of his experience to the design and conduct of all aspects of the engagement.

Working with counsel in Europe, South America, and Asia he has represented clients engaged in internal investigations, regulatory and criminal investigations, as well as a range of civil cases and appeals. His international work has included Latin America, the U.K. and the European Union, as well as the Asia-Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, and Australia.

Regardless of the matter, Jim’s clients can expect careful planning, meticulous preparation, innovative analysis, transparent communication, and productive partnerships with advisors and co-counsel. Jim believes that there is no substitute for listening to his client, really listening.

Location
  • 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700
    Charlotte, NC 28202-4003
Education
  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1982

Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Charlotte, North Carolina

117 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

26 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation - Banking and Finance
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Charlotte (2026)
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Charlotte (2022)
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Charlotte (2020)
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Charlotte (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Securities Regulation

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