Atty. A. Dumay Gorham, Jr.

Atty. A. Dumay Gorham, Jr.

A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, elder law.

Wilmington Wilmington 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (910) 304-0288 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. at a glance

A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. is a Partner based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1965). Educated at University of North Carolina (LL.B., 1965) and University of North Carolina (B.A. Wilmington, 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Hanover County (President, 1975), North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar American Health Lawyers Association North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, elder law
  • A. Dumay received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • A. Dumay practices at Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P. in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

A. Dumay Gorham, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Wilmington or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about A. Dumay Gorham, Jr.

Where is A. Dumay Gorham, Jr.'s law office located?
A. Dumay Gorham, Jr.'s law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm is Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. handle?
A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. practiced law?
A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. go to law school?
A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A. Wilmington, 1962).
How can I contact A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has A. Dumay Gorham, Jr. received?
A. Dumay Gorham, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of North Carolina
- 1965
B.A. Wilmington
University of North Carolina
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1965

Reviews

5.0
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.