Atty. John T. Purves

Atty. John T. Purves

John T. Purves is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, executive compensation.

Raleigh Raleigh 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (910) 766-3258 Book Appointment

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About John T. Purves at a glance

John T. Purves is a employment and employment contracts attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in New York (1969) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1970). Educated at Boston University (LL.B., 1968) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. Purves is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, executive compensation
  • John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Purves's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. Purves 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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Employment Contracts

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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 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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Where is John T. Purves's law office located?
John T. Purves's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Purves handle?
John T. Purves focuses on employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John T. Purves practiced law?
John T. Purves has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John T. Purves go to law school?
John T. Purves earned their education at (LL.B., 1968); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact John T. Purves for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T. Purves received?
John T. Purves's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Boston University
- 1968
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1970

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