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John L. Allen is a probate, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Thomasville, North Carolina. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (1980), North Carolina (1982), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1982). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock J.D. (—) and Appalachian State University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Thomasville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John L. Allen is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal law and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Appalachian State University, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices in Thomasville, NC
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John L. Allen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Allen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John L. Allen is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John L. Allen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John L. Allen is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John L. Allen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John L. Allen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →
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 Thomasville 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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