Atty. E. William Kratt

Atty. E. William Kratt

I grew up in Charlotte, where my parents and most family still live. I came to Raleigh right after law school in 1987, and have been here ever since!

Raleigh Raleigh 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About E. William Kratt at a glance

E. William Kratt is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Kratt Dedmond & Associates PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1987). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County and North Carolina and NAELA, Memeber - National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • I grew up in Charlotte, where my parents and most family still live
  • I came to Raleigh right after law school in 1987, and have been here ever since!
  • I met me wife Cathy through a mutual friend, and we have been blessed to raise two fine sons
  • We are the increasingly rare NC natives
  • I truly love the work that I do, and the help that I am able to give to clients and their families

Practice Areas Explained

E. William Kratt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases E. William Kratt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

E. William Kratt is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in North Carolina →

Trusts

E. William Kratt is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

E. William Kratt 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.

E. William Kratt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Raleigh 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 E. William Kratt

Where is E. William Kratt's law office located?
E. William Kratt's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Kratt Dedmond & Associates PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does E. William Kratt handle?
E. William Kratt focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has E. William Kratt practiced law?
E. William Kratt has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did E. William Kratt go to law school?
E. William Kratt earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact E. William Kratt for a consultation?
You can contact E. William Kratt 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 E. William Kratt received?
E. William Kratt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1987

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