About
James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A. is a Charlotte, North Carolina law firm founded in 1959. The firm represents individuals and businesses across a broad spectrum of matters, including family and divorce, child custody and support, alimony, business and corporate law, entity formation, commercial transactions, shareholder disputes, civil and criminal litigation, white collar defense, federal grand jury, SEC and FINRA investigations, employment law and disputes, real estate transactions and development, automotive and dealer advocacy, motorsports law, construction, products liability, professional negligence, estates and trust litigation, estate planning, tax controversies, appellate advocacy, and arbitration. Its team-based structure has no formal departments; attorneys collaborate across practices to share knowledge and address complex issues in negotiations and in court. The firm emphasizes pragmatic, clear counsel, independence, and a strong work ethic, with no minimum billable-hour requirements. Established by Henry James Jr. and later joined by Bill Diehl and Pender McElroy, the practice has served the Charlotte area for more than six decades and maintains a commitment to community leadership and pro bono service.