James P. Galvin

James P. Galvin is the managing partner of Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin P.A. in Charlotte, North Carolina. His practice combines business law and civil litigation. He advises business owners on starting, operating, and selling their companies and represents clients in contested matters, including real estate litigation. As an attorney with both courtroom and commercial experience, he approaches disputes with attention to the practical needs of the people and businesses involved.

James earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1997 and a J.D. with honors from The Catholic University of America in 2005. He served as an associate editor of the Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy and was a member of the Alpha Pi Mu industrial engineering honor society. His engineering and legal education support methodical analysis of business and litigation problems.

James previously worked in quality assurance engineering before becoming a lawyer. After law school, he clerked for Superior Court Judge Geoffrey Alprin in Washington, D.C., and served as an assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County from 2005 to 2006. He joined his current firm in 2006 and became a partner in 2010. His work developed from a focus on civil litigation into advising business clients throughout their companies’ development.

James P. Galvin is a North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Certified Superior Court Mediator. He has served on the board of the Charlotte Institute for Faith and Work and previously chaired the board of the Charlotte Fellows Program. His blend of prosecution, private litigation, business counseling, and mediation experience gives him several perspectives on legal conflict. He works to match litigation and transactional advice to clients’ practical business objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin P.A.
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar
• Board Member, Charlotte Institute for Faith and Work
• Prior Board Chair, The Charlotte Fellows Program
• Young Life Leader, Myers Park High School
• Wyldlife Leader, Alexander Graham Middle School
• Elder, Westminster Presbyterian Church
• Prior Member, Men for Change Committee
• Assistant Coach, Cary Wrestling Club

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Catholic University of America
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Carolina State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering

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