Atty. Edward J. Bedford

Atty. Edward J. Bedford

Mr. Edward J.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (984) 370-4198 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Edward J. Bedford at a glance

Edward J. Bedford is a estate planning, business, and civil rights attorney based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1982), Virginia (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Tax Court (1987). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1982) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Edward J. Bedford is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning law, disabled rights
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Edward practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Edward J. Bedford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward J. Bedford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Edward J. Bedford 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.

Edward J. Bedford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Edward J. Bedford is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Chapel Hill 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 Edward J. Bedford

Where is Edward J. Bedford's law office located?
Edward J. Bedford's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward J. Bedford handle?
Edward J. Bedford focuses on estate planning, business, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Edward J. Bedford practiced law?
Edward J. Bedford has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Edward J. Bedford go to law school?
Edward J. Bedford earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Edward J. Bedford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1982
Virginia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
North Carolina
Admitted: 1992

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