James R. Todd

Real Estate Attorney

910.794.4838 910.794.4877

Post Office Box 7068, Wilmington, NC 28406-7068

James represents buyers and sellers on a variety of commercial real estate and land use matters. His practice includes a wide range of development projects including condominiums, mix-use projects, and subdivisions. James guides clients through zoning and permitting issues and advises them on an assortment of land use questions.

James also focuses a portion of his practice on representing planned community associations, including preparing and amending governing documents, resolving community disputes, and advising associations about procedural requirements.

Education

J.D., summa cum laude, Campbell Law School, 2017. Chief Submissions Editor, Campbell Law Review. 2016 William E. McGee National Moot Court Competition - Best Oral Advocate Finalist, 2015 Tournament of Champions Trial Competition, 2015 Kilpatrick Trial Competition: Quarterfinalist, Best Advocate Award
B.A., Rhodes College, 2013. American Mock Trial Association 2013 National Runner Up, 2013 All-American Attorney

Admitted to Practice

North Carolina, 2017

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