Atty. Fred Howell Jones

Atty. Fred Howell Jones

Phi Delta Phi. Morehead Scholar.

Franklin Franklin 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Fred Howell Jones at a glance

Fred Howell Jones is a Partner based in Franklin, North Carolina, practicing at Jones, Key, Melvin & Patton, P.A.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1990). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1990) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina State Bar North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina Advocates for Justice American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Franklin, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Morehead Scholar
  • Articles Editor, North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, 1989-1990
  • Law Clerk to Hon. Willis P. Whichard, North Carolina Supreme Court, 1990-1992

Practice Areas Explained

Fred Howell Jones's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred Howell Jones handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Fred Howell Jones is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

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.

Fred Howell Jones is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Fred Howell Jones is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Fred Howell Jones is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Franklin 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 Fred Howell Jones

Where is Fred Howell Jones's law office located?
Fred Howell Jones's law practice is located in Franklin, North Carolina. The firm is Jones, Key, Melvin & Patton, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fred Howell Jones handle?
Fred Howell Jones focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Fred Howell Jones practiced law?
Fred Howell Jones has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Fred Howell Jones go to law school?
Fred Howell Jones earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Fred Howell Jones for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Fred Howell Jones received?
Fred Howell Jones's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1990
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1990

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