Jim Siemens

Jim Siemens is a family law specialist known for guiding clients through difficult transitions with focus and steady judgment. He approaches each case as a problem to be solved, balancing firm advocacy with practical strategy. His work emphasizes credibility, accountability, and outcomes that support stability and long-term resolution.

Jim earned his BA in English Literature in 1989 from UNC Chapel Hill. His undergraduate studies strengthened analytical reading and precise writing skills essential to legal advocacy. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 1993, completing his formal legal education and preparing for complex litigation and client-centered representation.

Jim began his legal career handling demanding matters that required courtroom precision and sound judgment. Early work in State and Federal courts provided extensive trial exposure before judges and juries. This experience built a strong foundation in evidence, procedure, and advocacy that continues to shape his approach to contested family law matters.

Jim gradually focused his practice on family law, drawn to the depth and responsibility of attorney-client relationships in these cases. In 2007, the State Bar certified him as a specialist in family law, a distinction maintained through peer review. He regularly handles cases from consultation through trial and appeal.

Jim brings equal strength to litigation, negotiation, and mediation. He adapts strategy to each case, recognizing when firm courtroom advocacy is required and when resolution serves clients best. His experience includes mediation, trial, and appellate advocacy before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, defending trial court decisions in reported cases.

Jim has received broad professional recognition for his work and ethics. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized by Super Lawyers, named among Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, included in Best Lawyers in America, and holds an AVVO rating of 10 out of 10 for legal excellence.

Jim Siemens continues to guide clients through separation, divorce, custody, and financial matters with disciplined advocacy and clear counsel. His practice reflects a commitment to transparency, responsibility, and results, helping clients move forward with informed decisions and confidence at every stage of the family law process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Siemens Family Law Group
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina State Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
• Member, Harry C. Martin Chapter of the American Inns of Court

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Tulane University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• UNC Chapel Hill
  BA in English Literature

Awards & Badges