Atty. John L. Coble

Atty. John L. Coble

Mr. John L.

Wilmington Wilmington 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (910) 756-4028 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John L. Coble at a glance

John L. Coble is a Partner based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1987), U.S. Supreme Court (1988), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1998). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1985) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Hanover County, Fifth Judicial District and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John L. Coble is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P. in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Coble's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

John L. Coble is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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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 Wilmington 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 L. Coble

Where is John L. Coble's law office located?
John L. Coble's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm is Marshall, Williams & Gorham, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Coble handle?
John L. Coble focuses on business, real estate, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John L. Coble practiced law?
John L. Coble has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John L. Coble go to law school?
John L. Coble earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John L. Coble for a consultation?
You can contact John L. Coble directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John L. Coble received?
John L. Coble's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 1985
B.A.
North Carolina State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Admitted: 2002

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