Atty. Cecil S. Harvell
Cecil S. Harvell is a highly respected attorney with an AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating in Trusts and Estates, General Practice, and Elder Law.
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Cecil S. Harvell is a Member based in Morehead City, North Carolina, practicing at Harvell and Collins, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1983) and North Carolina (1987). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1983) and Emory University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Morehead City, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Cecil S. Harvell is a highly respected attorney with an AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating in Trusts and Estates, General Practice, and Elder Law
- A native of Morehead City, North Carolina, he began practicing law in Georgia in 1983 and later in North Carolina in 1987
- Over the years, he has been actively involved in both his profession and the local community
- He has served as President of the Carteret County Bar Association, Carteret County Habitat for Humanity, and the Carteret County Chapter of the North Carolina Symphony
- He has also been a leader on the Board of Trustees for the North Carolina Symphony and the Board of Governors for the Beaufort Historical Association
- His professional memberships include the American Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the East Carolina Estate Planning Council
- In addition to his legal work, he has been involved with First Presbyterian Church, St. Egbert’s School Advisory Board, and the Morehead City Lookout Rotary
- Outside of his professional and community commitments, he enjoys boating, sailing, traveling, and writing
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Cecil S. Harvell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Morehead City 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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