James Edward Hickmon
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James Edward Hickmon is a distinguished attorney based in Charlotte, NC, specializing in Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, and Tax law. He is recognized as a Board Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and is also a Certified Financial Planner®. His legal expertise has earned him accolades as an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer through peer review by Martindale Hubbell, as well as recognition in Business North Carolina's Legal Elite. In addition to his legal practice at North Carolina Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law, Jim serves as an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University. Here, he imparts his knowledge on Wealth Transfer and Fiduciary Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates to upper-level law students, bridging the gap between theory and practical application in estate planning. He is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and Virginia. Jim Hickmon is committed to protecting family assets and ensuring the longevity of closely held businesses through effective succession planning. He has guided families across various industries—including farming, real estate development, trucking, and software engineering—helping them navigate the complexities of estate and business succession planning. An accomplished author, Jim has contributed numerous articles on wealth transfer, tax, probate, and fiduciary responsibility, with publications in both regional and national outlets, including the Bureau of National Affairs’ Tax Management and Compensation Planning Journal. He is also a contributing author to the North Carolina Bar Association’s Estate Administration Manual and Fiduciary Litigation. Jim holds an undergraduate degree in finance from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, an MBA from East Carolina University, and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. Beyond his professional achievements, Jim actively participates in various charitable and community service organizations at local, state, and national levels. He is a proud member of the Charlotte chapter of the Financial Planning Association and the Charlotte Estate Planning Council, further solidifying his commitment to both his clients and the community at large.