Atty. Joseph Michael McGuinness

Atty. Joseph Michael McGuinness

Mr. Joseph Michael McGuinness is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, products liability, wrongful death and 8 other areas of law.

Elizabethtown Elizabethtown 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (910) 317-0983 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joseph Michael McGuinness at a glance

Joseph Michael McGuinness is a Member based in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, practicing at The McGuinness Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and employment. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1984), District of Columbia (1985), and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western District of North Carolina U.S. Court (1990). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1983) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Elizabethtown, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joseph Michael McGuinness is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, products liability, wrongful death and 8 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Joseph practices at The McGuinness Law Firm in Elizabethtown, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael McGuinness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Michael McGuinness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Joseph Michael McGuinness is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

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.

Joseph Michael McGuinness is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Joseph Michael McGuinness is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →

Employment Law

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

Joseph Michael McGuinness is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Elizabethtown 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 Joseph Michael McGuinness

Where is Joseph Michael McGuinness's law office located?
Joseph Michael McGuinness's law practice is located in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. The firm is The McGuinness Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael McGuinness handle?
Joseph Michael McGuinness focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Joseph Michael McGuinness practiced law?
Joseph Michael McGuinness has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Joseph Michael McGuinness go to law school?
Joseph Michael McGuinness earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Joseph Michael McGuinness for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Michael McGuinness 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 Joseph Michael McGuinness received?
Joseph Michael McGuinness's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University
- 1983
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western District of North Carolina U.S. Court
Admitted: 1990

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