James W. Baley

James is an associate with Van Winkle's Trusts and Estates Practice Group. In 2011, he received his law degree from the University of Florida after practicing for three years as a CPA in the Asheville office of a regional public accounting firm. While in law school, James earned a Certificate in Estates and Trusts Practice and was a member of the Trial Team and National Tax Moot Court Team.

James’ practice involves trust and estate disputes and fiduciary related claims in addition to estate planning, estate administration, business succession planning and tax controversy representation.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• 28th Judicial District Bar
• North Carolina Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• North Carolina State Bar
• United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
• United States Tax Court
• Cherokee Tribal Court

RECOGNITIONS

• Order of the Coif
• Winner of the 2011 National Tax Moot Court Competition (Best Individual Oralist)
• Beta Gamma Sigma

James comes to the practice of law as a third generation Asheville attorney, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. James is delighted to be back home in the mountains where he and his wife, Kit, grew up and met during high school.

James and Kit enjoy spending time with their dogs, mountain biking, backpacking, travelling and enjoying friends and family.

Favorite Meal: 
Thanksgiving dinner

Favorite Music: 
Tom Petty, The Avett Brothers, R.E.M.

Favorite Places:
Interlaken, Barcelona, Whistler, Santorini

Community Involvement

• Volunteer for Pisgah Legal Services
• Board member for Run Plus One, Inc.
• Founding member of the Ridgefield Toastmasters
• Volunteer and Site Coordinator for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program