About James Edward
James Edward Hickmon is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law, practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. He founded James E. Hickmon, PLLC, where his firm focuses on estate planning, probate, and elder law. Hickmon assists clients with various issues, including wealth transfer, estate planning, trust administration, tax matters, and probate law. His expertise in these areas is underscored by his extensive educational background and professional certifications. Hickmon earned his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2001. Before pursuing law, he obtained an MBA in Finance from East Carolina University in 1996, following a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1992.
His financial acumen is further validated by his designation as a Certified Financial Planner®, which he earned in 1996. This combination of legal and financial expertise allows Hickmon to provide comprehensive guidance to his clients. Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2004, Hickmon also holds membership in the Virginia State Bar since 2001. His practice extends beyond state lines, as he is licensed to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, and various U.S. District Courts.
This broad scope of practice enables him to represent clients in complex legal matters that may involve federal jurisdiction. Hickmon's professional achievements have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized by his peers in the 2023 Edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers, particularly in the Estate Planning & Probate Section and the Estate & Trust Litigation Section. Additionally, he has received the AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer designation from Martindale Hubbell and has been featured in Business North Carolina's Legal Elite. Such accolades reflect his commitment to excellence and his standing in the legal community. In addition to his legal practice, Hickmon contributes to the education of future lawyers as an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University School of Law. He teaches courses in Wealth Transfer and Fiduciary Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates to upper-level law students.
His involvement in professional organizations, including the American Bar Association's Committees on Estate Planning and Employee Benefits. The North Carolina Bar Association's Section on Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law, further demonstrates his dedication to the field. Hickmon also actively participates in community service, serving on the Board of Directors for the Humane Society of Charlotte, Inc. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, he is well-equipped to serve clients.
