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James B. Black IV
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James B. Black IV

4.6
16 reviews

5420 Wade Park Boulevard, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27607

Risk Management & Workers' Compensation

About James B. Black IV

Jamie Black is a partner in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner, where he has practiced risk management and defense litigation since 1999. Jamie has extensive experience in Workers’ Compensation law, having handled more than 1,500 cases in North Carolina throughout his career. He enjoys working closely with clients to set goals and works diligently to achieve them by adhering to the client’s specific guidelines and aiming for quick resolutions of claims.

Jamie has handled a wide variety of matters including death claims, occupational disease claims, general contractor/subcontractor disputes, and the more common orthopaedic injury claims. His clients range in all sizes from small family-owned businesses to multinational corporations.

He maintains an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell, the peer review rating that recognizes attorneys who have reached high levels of skill and integrity. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation Defense for 2018 through 2023. He has been a speaker on various Workers’ Compensation topics. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

Accomplishments

•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
•Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2018-2026)

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Cranfill Sumner Hosts 2025 Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation Legal Summit

On April 30, Cranfill Sumner LLP hosted its 2025 Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation Legal Summit....

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32 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2025

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32 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2024

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25 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2023

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26 CSH Law Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2022

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27 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2021

Twenty-seven attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC)....

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31 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2020

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32 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2019

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33 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2018

Thirty-three attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Eight attorneys were selected for inclusion in the list for the first time....

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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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James B. Black IV got this award in 2021

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    • Risk Management & Workers' Compensation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Cranfill Sumner LLP
  • Additional Links
    http://www.cshlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, North Carolina
    Memberships

    Community Involvement

    •DRI, Member
    •NCBA, Member
    Workers' Compensation Section, Member
    •Wake County Bar Association, Member
    •NCADA, Member
    •CLM, Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wake Forest University
    Class of 1999
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Class of 1995
    B.S.B.A.

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Partner at Cranfill Sumner LLP
4.6
16 reviews

5420 Wade Park Boulevard, Suite 300Raleigh, NC 27607U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    James B. Black, IV was admitted in 1999 to the State of North Carolina.
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    Yes, James B. Black, IV has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Cranfill Sumner LLP has 84 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    James B. Black, IV attended Wake Forest University.
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    James B. Black, IV is listed in the Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Education Law, Eminent Domain, Insurance Defense, Labor and Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability Law, Professional Liability, Transportation Law and Workers Compensation section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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