Atty. James Peeler Smith

Atty. James Peeler Smith

Mr. James Peeler Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, civil practice.

Raleigh Raleigh 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James Peeler Smith at a glance

James Peeler Smith is a Spec. Dep. Atty. Gen. based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on litigation and civil rights. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1969). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1969) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1966). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Peeler Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, civil practice
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Peeler Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Peeler Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

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

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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 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 James Peeler Smith

Where is James Peeler Smith's law office located?
James Peeler Smith's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Peeler Smith handle?
James Peeler Smith focuses on litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Peeler Smith practiced law?
James Peeler Smith has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James Peeler Smith go to law school?
James Peeler Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1969
A.B.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1966

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1969

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