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About James W. Dobbins at a glance
James W. Dobbins is an attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1986) and Drew University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James W. Dobbins is a lawyer
- James received a B.A. degree from Drew University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices in Durham, NC
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 Durham 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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