James W. Norment

Norment, James W.

Contact Information

P: 252.672.5453
F: 252.672.5477
jwn@wardandsmith.com

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1001 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
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Mailing Address:
 Post Office Box 867
New Bern, NC 28563-0867

Biography

Mr. Norment is leader of the Government Relations Practice Group and has been appointed to the North Carolina Advisory Commission of Military Affairs. His practice experience encompasses a variety of business law matters that relate to vendor contracts, government contracts, and government relations. Mr. Norment works regularly with municipalities and governmental bodies and is familiar with the unique legal issues facing governmental entities. He represents clients in federal and state legislative efforts, and with North Carolina and federal government contracts, procurement, and related disputes.

Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina, 2001
  • All state courts in North Carolina
  • United States Court of International Trade
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Education

  • J.D., The University of North Carolina School of Law, 2001. Articles Editor, North Carolina Law Review.
  • B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1992

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • American Bar Association — Sections: Business Law; Government and Public Sector
  • Customs and International Trade Bar Association 
  • Electric Cooperative Bar Association 
  • Federal Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Administrative Law; Business Law; Government and Public Sector
  • North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association