Atty. Fred M. Carmichael

Atty. Fred M. Carmichael

Notable Facts • One of the original founders of North Carolina Society of Healthcare Attorneys (predecessor of Health Law Section of the North Carolina State Bar Association) • One of the draftsmen of the North Carolina Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Act • Served as counsel in the first municipal financing of a county-owned building in North Carolina Academic, Professional & Community Involvement/ Honors • American College of Healthcare Executives • American Health Lawyers Association • Health Care Compliance Association • Health Law Section of the American Bar Association • Health

New Bern New Bern 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Fred M. Carmichael at a glance

Fred M. Carmichael is a Retired Partner based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Sumrell Sugg, P.A.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1965), United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1972), and United States Supreme Court United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Distri (1994). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1965) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Health Lawyers Association Health Law Section of the American Bar Association Health Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Notable Facts • One of the original founders of North Carolina Society of Healthcare Attorneys (predecessor of Health Law Section of the North Carolina State Bar Association) • One of the draftsmen of the North Carolina Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Act • Served as counsel in the first municipal financing of a county-owned building in North Carolina Academic, Professional & Community Involvement/ Honors • American College of Healthcare Executives • American Health Lawyers Association • Health Care Compliance Association • Health Law Section of the American Bar Association • Health Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Fred M. Carmichael's Areas of Practice

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

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 New Bern 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

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Where is Fred M. Carmichael's law office located?
Fred M. Carmichael's law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. The firm is Sumrell Sugg, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fred M. Carmichael handle?
Fred M. Carmichael focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Fred M. Carmichael practiced law?
Fred M. Carmichael has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Fred M. Carmichael go to law school?
Fred M. Carmichael earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1959).
How can I contact Fred M. Carmichael for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Fred M. Carmichael received?
Fred M. Carmichael's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1965
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1965
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1972
United States Supreme Court United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Distri
Admitted: 1994

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