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Atty. Donna Ray Berkelhammer

Atty. Donna Ray Berkelhammer

Ms. Donna Ray Berkelhammer is a lawyer practicing business law, employment law, intellectual property law.

Durham Durham 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (984) 263-0084 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Donna Ray Berkelhammer at a glance

Donna Ray Berkelhammer is a employment, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court fo (1995). Educated at George Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Durham Bar Association •North Carolina Bar Association •North Carolina State Bar •North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, NC LEAP Steering Committee. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Donna Ray Berkelhammer is a lawyer practicing business law, employment law, intellectual property law
  • Donna received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Donna practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Donna Ray Berkelhammer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna Ray Berkelhammer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Donna Ray Berkelhammer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Donna Ray Berkelhammer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

Donna Ray Berkelhammer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Donna Ray Berkelhammer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 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 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 Donna Ray Berkelhammer

Where is Donna Ray Berkelhammer's law office located?
Donna Ray Berkelhammer's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna Ray Berkelhammer handle?
Donna Ray Berkelhammer focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Donna Ray Berkelhammer practiced law?
Donna Ray Berkelhammer has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Donna Ray Berkelhammer go to law school?
Donna Ray Berkelhammer earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Donna Ray Berkelhammer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Donna Ray Berkelhammer received?
Donna Ray Berkelhammer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court fo
Admitted: 1995

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