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About J. Coburn Powell at a glance
J. Coburn Powell is a Member based in Whiteville, North Carolina, practicing at Powell & Powell, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1985). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1985) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Columbus County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Whiteville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Coburn Powell is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, real estate and 1 other area of law
- J. Coburn received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- J. Coburn practices at Powell & Powell, P.C. in Whiteville, NC
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J. Coburn Powell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Coburn Powell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
J. Coburn Powell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
J. Coburn Powell is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Coburn Powell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
J. Coburn Powell is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Whiteville 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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