Art Law & More Attorney · Serving Durham, NC · 42+ Years Experience
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About Daniel M. Ellison at a Glance
Daniel M. Ellison is a Legal Editor/Writer based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate and entertainment. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1984) and Florida (1986). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1984) and Duke University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serves clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel M. Ellison
- Mr. Daniel M. Ellison is a lawyer practicing art law, real estate, general practice
- Daniel received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Daniel practices in Durham, NC
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Daniel M. Ellison's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel M. Ellison handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Durham.
Real Estate Law in Durham
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Durham
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Durham
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 Durham 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 venue, 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.
Durham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Durham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Durham Choose Daniel M. Ellison
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel M. Ellison's practice in the field of real estate and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel M. Ellison brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina and Florida, Daniel M. Ellison can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and entertainment, Daniel M. Ellison can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Durham
A Durham-based practice means Daniel M. Ellison attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel M. Ellison Handles in Durham
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