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About Jerry B. Clayton at a glance
Jerry B. Clayton is a Member based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Clayton, Myrick, McClanahan & Coulter, PLLC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1970), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1976), and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina and U.S Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1970) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina and American Bar Associations Fourteenth Judicial District (Member, Candidate Committee, 1976—) and North Carolina State Bars North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Jerry B. Clayton is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal law, traffic law and 1 other area of law
- Jerry received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Jerry practices at Clayton, Myrick, McClanahan & Coulter, PLLC in Durham, NC
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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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