Atty. David B. Baxter, Jr.

Atty. David B. Baxter, Jr.

Academic, Professional & Community Involvement/ Honors • American Health Lawyers Association • Health Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association • Health Law Section of the American Bar Association • Craven County Bar Association • North Carolina Bar Association • 3B Judicial District Bar - Secretary (2012), Vice President (2013), President (2014) • Camp Albemarle - Board of Trustees (2012-present) - President/Chairman (2015-present) • Rotary Club of New Bern - President (2017-2018) - Membership Chair (2013-2017) - Director (2014-present) • Craven County Partners in Educations - Preside

New Bern New Bern 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About David B. Baxter, Jr. at a glance

David B. Baxter, Jr. is a Director based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Sumrell Sugg, P.A.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in North Carolina United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (2009). Educated at North Carolina Central University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Appalachian State University (B.S.B.A., 2006). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Health Lawyers Association Health Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association Health Law Section of the American Bar Association Craven County Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association 3B Judicial District Bar. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Academic, Professional & Community Involvement/ Honors • American Health Lawyers Association • Health Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association • Health Law Section of the American Bar Association • Craven County Bar Association • North Carolina Bar Association • 3B Judicial District Bar - Secretary (2012), Vice President (2013), President (2014) • Camp Albemarle - Board of Trustees (2012-present) - President/Chairman (2015-present) • Rotary Club of New Bern - President (2017-2018) - Membership Chair (2013-2017) - Director (2014-present) • Craven County Partners in Educations - President (2019) - 2nd Vice President (2017-2018) - Board of Directors (2016-present) • Articles Editor, N.C
  • Central Law Review (2008-2009) • Publication of Law Review Casenote: “Persecution Based on Persecution: How Gao v
  • Gonzales Broadens The Interpretation of Asylum Law” N.C
  • Cent
  • L. Rev. 97 (2007) • Co-Author, American Health Lawyers Association, “Cloud Computing Resources Toolkit” (2011) • Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite (2013, 2014)

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Baxter, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Baxter, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

David B. Baxter, Jr. is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 New Bern 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 David B. Baxter, Jr.

Where is David B. Baxter, Jr.'s law office located?
David B. Baxter, Jr.'s law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. The firm is Sumrell Sugg, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Baxter, Jr. handle?
David B. Baxter, Jr. focuses on probate, estate planning, business, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has David B. Baxter, Jr. practiced law?
David B. Baxter, Jr. has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did David B. Baxter, Jr. go to law school?
David B. Baxter, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S.B.A., 2006).
How can I contact David B. Baxter, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David B. Baxter, Jr. received?
David B. Baxter, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University School of Law
- 2009
B.S.B.A.
Appalachian State University
- 2006

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 2009

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