Atty. John Doughty Cole

Atty. John Doughty Cole

Mr. John Doughty Cole is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment & labor law, employees and technology and 6 other areas of law.

Charlotte Charlotte 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (980) 308-0946 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Doughty Cole at a glance

John Doughty Cole is a Member based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Nexsen Pruet, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1991), Georgia (1991), and North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Mid (1995). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Washington and Lee University B.A. magna cum laude Washington and Lee University B.A. 1984 Omicron Delta Kappa Washington and Lee University B.A. University of Georgia School of Law (—). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Doughty Cole is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment & labor law, employees and technology and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Nexsen Pruet, LLC in Charlotte, NC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Doughty Cole's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Doughty Cole handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Health Care Law

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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 Charlotte 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 John Doughty Cole

Where is John Doughty Cole's law office located?
John Doughty Cole's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Nexsen Pruet, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Doughty Cole handle?
John Doughty Cole focuses on employment, litigation, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John Doughty Cole practiced law?
John Doughty Cole has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Doughty Cole go to law school?
John Doughty Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (—).
How can I contact John Doughty Cole for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 1991
Washington and Lee University B.A. magna cum laude Washington and Lee University B.A. 1984 Omicron Delta Kappa Washington and Lee University B.A. University of Georgia School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1991
Georgia
Admitted: 1991
North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Mid
Admitted: 1995

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