Atty. Joan Woodsmall
Joan Woodsmall is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, family law. Joan received a M.A. degree from California State University at Los Angeles in 1980, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Joan Woodsmall is a family law and bankruptcy attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981), California (1992), and North Carolina (Inactive) (1993). Educated at California State University at Los Angeles (M.A. University, 1980) and California Western School of Law (J.D., 1979). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan Woodsmall is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, family law
- Joan received a M.A. degree from California State University at Los Angeles in 1980, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Joan practices in Raleigh, NC
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Joan Woodsmall is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →
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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 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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