Jeffrey A. Batts

Jeffrey A. Batts is an attorney with Batts, Batts & Bell, LLP, where his practice focuses on business matters and dispute resolution. Since beginning his legal career in 1986, he has advised closely held businesses and business owners on complex legal issues involving operations, governance, and long-term planning.

Jeffrey earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wake Forest University, providing him with a strong financial foundation that continues to inform his legal work. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating cum laude and developing a comprehensive understanding of business and commercial law.

Throughout his career, Jeffrey has handled complex business litigation, including disputes among owners and partners, as well as matters involving contracts, acquisitions, and corporate organization. He regularly works with businesses from formation through dissolution and emphasizes proactive, forward-looking planning across the full life cycle of a business.

In addition to his business practice, Jeffrey litigates estate-related matters, including will and trust disputes and caveat proceedings. He is also deeply involved in alternative dispute resolution and has joined other North Carolina attorneys to promote civil collaborative law as an effective alternative to traditional litigation.

Jeffrey is a certified mediator for matters in North Carolina Superior Court and proceedings before the Clerks of Court. He serves as President of the North Carolina Civil Collaborative Law Association and is admitted to practice in North Carolina, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

Jeffrey A. Batts is known for his practical judgment, financial insight, and solution-oriented approach. He is committed to helping clients resolve disputes efficiently while protecting business interests through strategic counsel and clear communication.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Batts, Batts & Bell, LLP
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• President, North Carolina Civil Collaborative Law Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  BS in Accounting

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