Atty. Douglas W. Baxley

Atty. Douglas W. Baxley

Douglas W. Baxley is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Shallotte Shallotte 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Douglas W. Baxley at a glance

Douglas W. Baxley is a Member based in Shallotte, North Carolina, practicing at BaxleySmithwick PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1977). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1975) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina (Member, Sections on: Real Estate Probate Fiduciary Law) and American Bar Associations 13th Judicial District Bar Association North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in Shallotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas W. Baxley is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas W. received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Douglas W. practices at BaxleySmithwick PLLC in Shallotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas W. Baxley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas W. Baxley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Douglas W. Baxley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

Douglas W. Baxley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas W. Baxley 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.

Douglas W. Baxley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas W. Baxley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Shallotte 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 Douglas W. Baxley

Where is Douglas W. Baxley's law office located?
Douglas W. Baxley's law practice is located in Shallotte, North Carolina. The firm is BaxleySmithwick PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas W. Baxley handle?
Douglas W. Baxley focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Douglas W. Baxley practiced law?
Douglas W. Baxley has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Douglas W. Baxley go to law school?
Douglas W. Baxley earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Douglas W. Baxley for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas W. Baxley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas W. Baxley received?
Douglas W. Baxley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1975
A.B.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1977

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