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About Douglas P. Arthurs at a glance
Douglas P. Arthurs is a Partner based in Gastonia, North Carolina, practicing at Arthurs & Foltz, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, bankruptcy, and zoning. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1982). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Gaston College (A.A. University, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Gaston County (President, 1991-1992) and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar. Serves clients in Gastonia, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas P. Arthurs is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, zoning, planning and land use and 8 other areas of law
- Douglas received a A.A. degree from Gaston College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Douglas practices at Arthurs & Foltz, PLLC in Gastonia, NC
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Douglas P. Arthurs is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →
Douglas P. Arthurs is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.
Douglas P. Arthurs is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Douglas P. Arthurs is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →
Douglas P. Arthurs is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Gastonia 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.
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