Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in High Point, NC
Established in 1924, our firm stands as one of High Point's oldest legal practices, delivering comprehensive legal solutions to corporations, businesses, and individuals across the Piedmont Triad region. With a legacy of excellence spanning nearly a century, we combine deep institutional knowledge with personalized representation to address complex legal challenges. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel in corporate law, real estate transactions, estate planning, and municipal matters, supported by decades of combined experience in both private practice and public service. We maintain active involvement in local governance through our attorney's service on the High Point City Council and prior leadership roles in municipal planning commissions.Our practice extends to all 100 North Carolina counties, with particular expertise in Guilford, Davidson, Forsyth, and Randolph Counties. We prioritize client-centered service, ensuring tailored legal strategies that reflect each client's unique business objectives and personal needs. Our commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through memberships in specialized bar associations and active participation in shaping local zoning and land use policies. We approach every case with the same dedication to achieving optimal outcomes, whether representing multinational corporations or individual property owners.
Services
Corporations and Business Law
Commercial Real Estate
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Municipal Law
Zoning and Land Use
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- Established in 1924 with nearly a century of legal experience
- Personalized legal representation for businesses and individuals
- Attorney actively serves on High Point City Council
- Handles multi-million dollar commercial transactions annually
- Provides legal services across all 100 North Carolina counties
Services
Corporations and Business Law
We provide comprehensive business legal services from entity formation to succession planning. Our attorneys assist corporations with mergers, acquisitions, governance matters, and dissolution processes. With experience handling both startup ventures and established enterprises, we offer strategic counsel to help businesses navigate complex legal requirements while focusing on operational growth.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate practice covers purchase/sale transactions, leasing arrangements, and development projects. We handle title searches, contract negotiations, and zoning compliance for commercial properties. With expertise in multi-million dollar deals and complex financing arrangements, we represent clients in all aspects of commercial real estate law across North Carolina.
Estate Planning
We offer complete estate planning services including will preparation, trust creation, and power of attorney documentation. Our practice handles probate proceedings, estate settlement, and administration of complex estates. We develop customized plans to protect client assets and ensure proper distribution according to individual wishes through both simple and sophisticated estate planning instruments.
Municipal Law
Our municipal law practice serves towns, cities, and local governmental units with comprehensive legal counsel. We provide expertise in zoning regulations, land use policies, and urban revitalization strategies. With direct experience in municipal governance through our attorney's city council service, we offer practical legal solutions that balance regulatory requirements with community development needs.
Zoning and Land Use
We specialize in zoning approvals, land development, and regulatory compliance for residential and commercial projects. Our services include rezoning applications, subdivision approvals, and variance requests. With extensive experience in drafting land use ordinances, we provide strategic consulting for urban revitalization projects and represent clients before planning commissions throughout North Carolina.
People
Jay W. Wagner
Attorney
Jay W. Wagner has 18 years of legal experience in real estate, zoning, and municipal law. He serves on the High Point City Council and previously chaired the Planning & Zoning Commission. His practice includes multi-million dollar transactions and urban revitalization projects.
Questions
What areas of law does Fisher Wagner specialize in?
We specialize in corporate law, commercial/residential real estate, estate planning, municipal law, zoning/land use, and civil litigation. Our attorneys have particular expertise in North Carolina business and property law.
How long has Fisher Wagner been in practice?
Our firm has served clients since 1924, making us one of High Point's oldest continuously operating law firms with nearly a century of legal experience.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in High Point, we provide legal services across all 100 North Carolina counties, with particular focus on Guilford, Davidson, Forsyth, and Randolph Counties.
Can you handle complex commercial real estate transactions?
Yes, our firm regularly handles multi-million dollar commercial transactions, including complex financing arrangements, like-kind exchanges, and development projects throughout North Carolina.
