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About David M. Godwin at a glance
David M. Godwin is a Member based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Godwin Law Firm. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1988). Educated at Campbell University (B.S.B.A., 1986) and Campbell University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. David M. Godwin is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, marital property settlements and 9 other areas of law
- David received a B.S.B.A. degree from Campbell University in 1986, and has been licensed for 38 years
- David practices at Godwin Law Firm in Wilmington, NC
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David M. Godwin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Godwin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
David M. Godwin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
David M. Godwin is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in North Carolina →
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.
David M. Godwin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
David M. Godwin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David M. Godwin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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.
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