Attorney Bio

Attorney James F Cyrus IV

Attorney James F. Cyrus IV

Attorney and Counselor at Law

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Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone:
704-200-9040
Fax:
704-973-0728

 

Attorney James F. Cyrus IV   was born in Manhattan, New York, and spent the majority of his childhood living on the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Finishing high school in Miami, FL, Mr. Cyrus spent most of his collegiate career in Chapel Hill, NC, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of North Carolina (UNC) in the fields of Political Science and Latin American studies.

While attending UNC, Mr. Cyrus became a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. His involvement in the organization helped him realize his passion for helping people in need.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Cyrus studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, England. Shortly thereafter, he became a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley where he managed millions of dollars in assets and hosted seminars on building wealth through a diversified portfolio.

During this time period, Mr. Cyrus began to travel extensively throughout West Africa, Asia, and Europe. His experiences abroad inspired him to change his career path completely and instilled a belief that the best way for him to help others would be to obtain justice for individuals who would otherwise slip through the judicial system. Observations of a few poignant examples of extreme poverty fueled Mr. Cyrus’ desire to fight for the rights of the disadvantaged and disenfranchised.

Legal Education

In 2005, Mr. Cyrus enrolled in North Carolina Central University School of Law (NCCU-Law) where he received the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship. While a law student, he served as a judicial intern with the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina under the guidance of the Honorable William Webb.

One of Mr. Cyrus’ most profound experiences as a law student was serving as a legal intern at The Law Offices of James D. Williams Jr., P.A., a boutique law firm in Durham, NC, that offered legal services in the area of Criminal Defense and Sports Law.

Mr. Cyrus, passed the bar exam in 2010, thereby obtaining his license to practice law in the state of North Carolina. After obtaining his North Carolina license, he was offered a position at The Law Offices of James D. Williams Jr., P.A. as an Associate Attorney. While working as an associate, he developed a close relationship with Attorney Williams and was inspired by him to open up his own firm in an effort to provide competent and proactive legal representation to clients benefitting from a global perspective.

In 2010, The Law Offices of James F. Cyrus IV PLLC., also known as The Cyrus Law Firm, was established in Charlotte, NC. Over the past five years the practice has grown tremendously, allowing Mr. Cyrus to provide exceptional legal representation to hundreds of clients in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Immigration Law, and Traffic Law.

Mr. Cyrus’ experience ranges from major jury trials to non-jury trials to arbitrations to small claims matters. Today, the Cyrus Law Firm strives to assist those in need of legal representation with a special focus on the underrepresented people of other nations. It is the firm’s goal to be an advocate for impoverished and underprivileged people in the democratic traditions of our American forefathers. Mr. Cyrus and his team have earned the respect of his competitors and peers by possessing high professional standards and outstanding legal acumen.

Year Joined Firm

  • 2010

Areas of Practice

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2010

Education

  • North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina
    • J.D.-2008
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • B.A. - 2000
    • Major: Political Science

Honors and Awards

  • Thurgood Marshall Academic Scholarship Recipient
  • Thurgood Marshall Essay Competition Winner-“Power of technology in a global village”

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • North Carolina Bar Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Member
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.