J. Michael Fields

Biography

Mr. Fields' practice encompasses a broad range of business law matters.  He represents closely-held businesses and their owners on such issues as the formation of business entities, financing transactions, and the merger, acquisition, and sale of businesses.  Mr. Fields also counsels hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters.  Additionally, he advises banks, automobile finance companies, shopping center owners, homeowners' associations, and suppliers in the agricultural and construction industries on financing transactions, workouts, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and collections.  Mr. Fields has been rated by his peers as preeminent in his respective fields of law.

Admitted to Practice

• North Carolina, 1991
• All state courts in North Carolina
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina

Education

• J.D., with honors, The University of North Carolina School of Law, 1991. North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation.
• B.S., Business Administration, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1988

Professional and Community Affiliations

• American Bar Association — Sections: Business Law; Health Law
• American Health Lawyers Association
• Arendell Parrott Academy (board of trustees 2005-2011)
• Kiwanis Club of University City (president 2004-2005)
• North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Business Law; Health Law
• North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys