Atty. Averill C. Harkey

Atty. Averill C. Harkey

Averill C. Harkey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate condemnation, civil litigation.

Charlotte Charlotte 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Averill C. Harkey at a glance

Averill C. Harkey is a Member based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Harkey Lambeth & Gunter, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979) and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1979) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Averill C. Harkey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate condemnation, civil litigation
  • Averill received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Averill practices at Harkey Lambeth & Gunter, LLP in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Averill C. Harkey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Averill C. Harkey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Averill C. Harkey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Averill C. Harkey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Averill C. Harkey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Charlotte 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Averill C. Harkey

Where is Averill C. Harkey's law office located?
Averill C. Harkey's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Harkey Lambeth & Gunter, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Averill C. Harkey handle?
Averill C. Harkey focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Averill C. Harkey practiced law?
Averill C. Harkey has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Averill C. Harkey go to law school?
Averill C. Harkey earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Averill C. Harkey for a consultation?
You can contact Averill C. Harkey 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 Averill C. Harkey received?
Averill C. Harkey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1979
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

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