James Mackson McMichael (December 14, 1870 – October 3, 1944), known as James M. McMichael, was an American architect. Several buildings he designed are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. McMichael worked out of Charlotte and was known for his church domed, classically detailed, church designs for Baptist and Protestant congregations. He also designed theaters, lodges, courthouses, stores, hotels, and residences. Early in his career, he worked at Wheeler, McMichael, and Company (1901–1902) and McMichael and Hunter (1903–1904). During most of his career, he ran his own firm.